MC1619 Grande statue féminine Luba Large Female Figure Congo Rdc Lega and a very strong stylisation

and a very strong stylisation

The stone statues of Bas-Congo are generally attributed to the Bambona

notamment dans l’usage de masques rituels stylisés

ou à célébrer des événements comme les funérailles ou les prises de pouvoir (masques féminins)

MC1619 Grande statue féminine Luba Large Female Figure Congo Rdc Lega and a very strong stylisationEnglish description below CONGO DRC Superb LUBA cult statue Large classical style statue The Luba are a large people of eastern DRC. Their seats with caryatids, their carriers of cups, staffs of chiefs, arrow holders, adzes and cult statues are very famous and among the most prized objects in African Art. Features: TYPE OF OBJECT: Statue ETHNIC GROUP: Luba, Baluba COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Congo DRC MATERIAL: Wood DIMENSIONS: 45. 5cm 48 cm with the base