Couple de figures assises, avant 1920
R. D. Congo, Luba
Vendu
950 €
Provenance
Dutch Private CollectionTaille
H: 30 cm
B: 21 cm
H: 11.8 inch
B: 8.3 inch
Description
wood, black paint,
The depiction of a male and female couple is very rare in Luba Art. In most cases, both figures are female, even in pairs.
The arrangement of the figures is reminiscent of pairs of figures holding a bowl between them (“mboko).
A very similar couple, ex Max Itzikovitz, illustrated at AHDRC 0029840.