Kipona - Luba - DR Congo

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Kipona, a wooden seated figure of the Luba from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, provenance private collection, with stand, dimensions 40 x 21 x 21 cm, in good condition.

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Description from the seller

Caryatid seat, called KIPONA among the Baluba of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

It depicts a standing woman, arms raised holding the seat, with a quadrangular mouth, flattened nose, well-done hairstyle, significant tears, and old repairs on the seat.

Compare Sotheby's, London, 30 November 1981. Lot 290.

Hardwood with a beautiful dark patina of antiquity
Dimensions approx.: 40x21x21 cm

Caryatid seat, called KIPONA among the Baluba of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

It depicts a standing woman, arms raised holding the seat, with a quadrangular mouth, flattened nose, well-done hairstyle, significant tears, and old repairs on the seat.

Compare Sotheby's, London, 30 November 1981. Lot 290.

Hardwood with a beautiful dark patina of antiquity
Dimensions approx.: 40x21x21 cm

Details

Indigenous object name
Kipona
Ethnic group/ culture
Luba
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Good condition
Height
40 cm
Width
21 cm
Depth
21 cm
Provenance
Private collection
Sold by
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Objects sold
93.33%
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