{"product_id":"bene-lulua-carved-head-on-custom-stand-congo-156774","title":"Bene Lulua Carved Head on Custom Stand Congo","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA striking carved wooden head attributed to the Bene Lulua peoples of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, presented on a custom display stand. The head features an elongated, expressive form with carefully defined facial features and a strong emphasis on the eyes, mouth, and overall contours of the face.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBene Lulua sculpture is particularly recognized for its highly stylized treatment of the human figure and the use of elaborate surface decoration. Lulua artists traditionally produced sculptures and masks with distinctive facial features, coiffures, scarification patterns, and textured surfaces, reflecting ideals of beauty, status, identity, and cultural affiliation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe restrained yet expressive carving of this head demonstrates the sculptural qualities associated with Lulua artistic traditions. Its compact size and presentation on a custom stand make it especially well suited for display and collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sculpture is accompanied by a custom-made stand that allows the carved head to be displayed upright and viewed from multiple angles. An interesting example of Central African figural sculpture, this piece would make a compelling addition to a collection of African art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_MetafieldRow_17rwl_1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_MetafieldField_4470e_4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_RowWrapper_etzoe_6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_FormFieldLabel_etzoe_25\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd\"\u003eDepth (in) 15.25\u003cbr\u003eWidth (in) 8.25\u003cbr\u003eHeight (in) 4.25\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e156774\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sku 156000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51904079429927,"sku":"156774","price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/IMG_7759_ed2197db-e77e-4b66-8475-831c3dcedbf3.jpg?v=1787331138","url":"https:\/\/africadirect.com\/products\/bene-lulua-carved-head-on-custom-stand-congo-156774","provider":"Africa Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}