MC1043 Superbe statue cultuelle classique Luba figure Congo masque seated or kneeling

seated or kneeling

de l'Ubangi

SUPERB SONGYE FEMALE POWER FIGURE  (Nkishi)

24h)Les Bembe sont établis dans l'est de la République démocratique du Congo

MC1043 Superbe statue cultuelle classique Luba figure Congo masque seated or kneelingEnglish 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