Figurative crowning of a staff or sceptre ·  D. R. Congo, Luba · ID: 3047115

Description

wood, rich patina, base

A filigree worked female figure in kneeling posture with the typical gesture of hands to breasts. A beautiful example for the representation of women as the predominant motif in Luba art.

Historically, women at court, as advisors and political actors, had a decisive influence on the fate of the kingdom.

The object Figurative crowning of a staff or sceptre with the object ID 3047115 was part of the auction 95th Tribal Art Auction on October 24, 2020. The object with the lot number 274 achieved a sales price of EUR 1,500 with an asking price of EUR 1,200.

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Publications

Lauer, A. & H. Sommerhage, "Geist-Reich", Volkshochschule Marl, 2000, p. 57