Instrument - luba - Wood - Instrument Luba

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Luba instrument from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, of the Luba culture, provenance from a private Belgian collection.

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Description from the seller

A musical instrument of very high quality.

Exceptional patina and preservation of the remarkable object.

This lamellophone comes from a private Belgian collection.

Certificate issued by the Galerie des Dominicains.

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Seller's Story

The Galerie des Dominicains offers art objects from all over Africa. It mainly belongs to the private collection of Mr. Jean Louis Viot, an art enthusiast from all horizons. Lawyer, then director of a large real estate group, Restorer of listed old buildings (MALRAUX Law), then antique dealer, art dealer... he discovered the First Arts in the 1980s and since then has tried to gather a variety of eclectic objects from all African countries, including Madagascar. He shares his passion with you today by giving up a part of his collection that is so dear to him. These sculptures, figurines, fetishes, and other masks were all chosen with fervor and love, from enthusiasts like him but also from major collectors, gallery owners, or other antique dealers. Open for a few years, the Dominican Gallery offers both novices and collectors the opportunity to discover sculptures from all around the world. A certificate from the Dominican gallery will be provided to you. A fast, secure, and careful delivery will be guaranteed to you. No deliveries from August 2 to August 23, 2025.
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A musical instrument of very high quality.

Exceptional patina and preservation of the remarkable object.

This lamellophone comes from a private Belgian collection.

Certificate issued by the Galerie des Dominicains.

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Seller's Story

The Galerie des Dominicains offers art objects from all over Africa. It mainly belongs to the private collection of Mr. Jean Louis Viot, an art enthusiast from all horizons. Lawyer, then director of a large real estate group, Restorer of listed old buildings (MALRAUX Law), then antique dealer, art dealer... he discovered the First Arts in the 1980s and since then has tried to gather a variety of eclectic objects from all African countries, including Madagascar. He shares his passion with you today by giving up a part of his collection that is so dear to him. These sculptures, figurines, fetishes, and other masks were all chosen with fervor and love, from enthusiasts like him but also from major collectors, gallery owners, or other antique dealers. Open for a few years, the Dominican Gallery offers both novices and collectors the opportunity to discover sculptures from all around the world. A certificate from the Dominican gallery will be provided to you. A fast, secure, and careful delivery will be guaranteed to you. No deliveries from August 2 to August 23, 2025.
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Details

Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Instrument Luba
No. of items
1
Material
Wood
Manufacturer/ Brand
luba
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
27 cm
Width
10 cm
Depth
4 cm
Weight
300 g
BelgiumVerified
1979
Objects sold
100%
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