Female half figure · D. R. Congo, Luba · ID: 3051895

Name: Female half figure
SKU: 3051895
Price: 2500 EUR
Availability: InStock

Price EUR 2,500

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Provenance

Italian Collection, Triest

Size

H: 24,3 cm

H: 9.6 inch

Description

wood, rest. in two places

Half-figure with beautiful facial features, made of particularly light wood, probably an early work. The figure was possibly originally attached to a calabash, as used in initiation rites of the “bugabo” society, an association dedicated to hunting, healing and fighting crime.

The object Female half figure with the object ID 3051895 was part of the auction Auction 104 on April 12, 2025, lot number 362 at that time and is currently available for EUR 2,500 in Open sale.

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