STUNNING WOODEN ANCESTOR STATUE- LUBA - CONGO

the DRC, as far as Tanganyika and Lake Mweru, is uniform as regards language and culture, but racially The Luba artistic style is characterized by harmonious integration of organically related forms. The traditional carvings are for ancestor and spirit cults, for initiation, medical and divination purposes.

The favorite theme in sculpture was woman since, according to the Luba myth, vilie was the first woman spirit, founder of the clan and guarantor of fertility and the lineage.

Women were cult guardians, and the royal wives played an important role: sent as emissaries to the chiefs of neighboring ethnicities, they would contract profitable political alliances based on marriage.

This statue is a typical Luba female ancestor statue. All over we can find the tribal scarifications. Typical for the Luba is the elongated hairstyle.

2nd half 20th century

Condition : good with some wear and tear.

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Mounted on a wooden base

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Height: 32 cm

     With stand 34cm

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