MC1043 Superbe statue cultuelle classique Luba figure Congo masque and to transmit the power

and to transmit the power

Michael Gibson

ETHNICITY: Songye - Basongye

Their caryatid seats

MC1043 Superbe statue cultuelle classique Luba figure Congo masque and to transmit the powerEnglish description below CONGO DRC BEAUTIFUL LUBA FEMALE CULT STATUE Beautiful statue in very classic Luba style (probably from the Middle Luvua area) The hands are placed on the shoulders, typical and numerous scarifications, cross shaped headdress. The patina is dark and worn in places. The Luba are a large people of eastern DRC. Their caryatid seats, cup holders, chiefs' sticks, arrow holders, adzes and cult statuettes are very famous and among