Standing male figure ·  D. R. Congo, Luba / Kalundwe · ID: 3037139

Description

wood, slightly shiny middle brown patina, scarifications at the upper part of the body and the temples, crested coiffure, cracks, slight traces of abrasion, base;
the small ethnic group of the Kalundwe belongs to the Luba cluster. Their art may be characterized as class-conscious with certain objects reserved for the notables: the chiefs regalia includes among others decorated adzes, clan ancestor figures, double cups, staffs and a stools.

The object Standing male figure with the object ID 3037139 was part of the auction 77th tribal art auction on June 28, 2014. The object with the lot number 482 achieved a sales price of EUR 1,600 with an asking price of EUR 1,500.

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