{"product_id":"bene-lulua-figural-wooden-drum-congo-156955","title":"Bene Lulua Figural Wooden Drum Congo","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis distinctive Bena Lulua, also known as Luluwa, carved wooden drum originates from the Kasai region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Bena Lulua are well known for their highly recognizable sculptural tradition, characterized by elongated proportions, elaborate hairstyles, expressive facial features, and intricate geometric scarification patterns.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe drum features a figural carved form with an expressive face, large protruding eyes, prominent ears, and an elongated neck. Extensive crosshatched and linear patterns cover the head and body, creating the appearance of traditional scarification. The figure is topped with a distinctive cylindrical coiffure, while the arms and legs are incorporated into the overall structure of the drum, creating a dynamic and sculptural silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFigural objects within Bena Lulua artistic traditions often carried cultural, ritual, or symbolic significance, with carved figures reflecting ideals of beauty, identity, status, and social transition. The elaborate scarification and coiffure seen on this piece are particularly characteristic of Lulua aesthetics and demonstrate the importance placed on bodily adornment within the culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of a functional drum form with a highly stylized figural carving makes this an especially interesting example of Bena Lulua woodcarving. Its expressive features, intricate surface decoration, and unusual figural construction give it a strong presence as both a musical object and a work of African sculptural 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) 19.0\u003cbr\u003eWidth (in) 6.25\u003cbr\u003eHeight (in) 7.25\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e156955\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sku 156000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51977140797735,"sku":"156955","price":290.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/IMG_9361_1a584c84-480f-449e-a3d8-c2f8fafa3319.jpg?v=1788291293","url":"https:\/\/africadirect.com\/products\/bene-lulua-figural-wooden-drum-congo-156955","provider":"Africa Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}