Hemba / Luba - DR Congo
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Selected by Dimitri André
Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.
Estimate € 950 - € 1,100
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Description from the seller
Congo RDC
Hemba / Luba
Wood
Height: 175mm plus base 55mm.
Width: 65mm
Depth: 85mm
Weight: 640g
Provenance: Millon auction house sale on 07/04/2022, lot 186.
Personal collection
Delivered with its certificate of authenticity from the expertise company 'Origine Expert' dated April 15, 2022.
African statuette of the Hemba / Luba ethnicity from the DRC Congo representing a high-ranking person, probably a king.
Masculine statuette depicting a figure with bent knees, arms and shoulders with angular proportions, and an intense face accentuated by half-closed almond-shaped eyes. Made of wood, with an old dark brown usage patina.
This type of statue was used for ancestor worship.
Beautiful patina from use.
Items are sent with insurance and tracking number.
Packages are shipped from Monday to Saturday. Delivery in France takes 1 to 3 days via Chronopost, and between 2 and 5 days across the European Union. Delivery to the rest of Europe and worldwide is handled by Colissimo International.
We speak English.
Seller's Story
Passionate about the Arts of the World and more particularly by African Art, buys from collectors, former civil servants, soldiers, health personnel, public works personnel who have worked in Africa and also in Ivory Coast with antique dealers and touts who travel all over West Africa to find quality objects.
Translated by Google TranslateCongo RDC
Hemba / Luba
Wood
Height: 175mm plus base 55mm.
Width: 65mm
Depth: 85mm
Weight: 640g
Provenance: Millon auction house sale on 07/04/2022, lot 186.
Personal collection
Delivered with its certificate of authenticity from the expertise company 'Origine Expert' dated April 15, 2022.
African statuette of the Hemba / Luba ethnicity from the DRC Congo representing a high-ranking person, probably a king.
Masculine statuette depicting a figure with bent knees, arms and shoulders with angular proportions, and an intense face accentuated by half-closed almond-shaped eyes. Made of wood, with an old dark brown usage patina.
This type of statue was used for ancestor worship.
Beautiful patina from use.
Items are sent with insurance and tracking number.
Packages are shipped from Monday to Saturday. Delivery in France takes 1 to 3 days via Chronopost, and between 2 and 5 days across the European Union. Delivery to the rest of Europe and worldwide is handled by Colissimo International.
We speak English.
Seller's Story
Passionate about the Arts of the World and more particularly by African Art, buys from collectors, former civil servants, soldiers, health personnel, public works personnel who have worked in Africa and also in Ivory Coast with antique dealers and touts who travel all over West Africa to find quality objects.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Ethnic group/ culture
Hemba / Luba
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Good condition
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