Figurative crowning of a staff or sceptre, D. R. Congo, Luba, Size: H: 18,5 cm (H: 7.3 inch), ID: 3047115

Figurative crowning of a staff or sceptre, D. R. Congo, Luba, Size: H: 18,5 cm (H: 7.3 inch), ID: 3047115 - 2/6

Figurative crowning of a staff or sceptre, D. R. Congo, Luba, Size: H: 18,5 cm (H: 7.3 inch), ID: 3047115 - 3/6

Figurative crowning of a staff or sceptre, D. R. Congo, Luba, Size: H: 18,5 cm (H: 7.3 inch), ID: 3047115 - 4/6

Figurative crowning of a staff or sceptre, D. R. Congo, Luba, Size: H: 18,5 cm (H: 7.3 inch), ID: 3047115 - 5/6

Figurative crowning of a staff or sceptre, D. R. Congo, Luba, Size: H: 18,5 cm (H: 7.3 inch), ID: 3047115 - 6/6

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Lot 274

95th Tribal Art Auction

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

sold EUR 1,500

Provenance

Peter Loebarth, Hameln, Germany

Size

H: 18,5 cm

H: 7.3 inch

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.

Publications

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

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