SKU: 149868
Luba Female Medicine Figurine With Cowrie Shells Congo
Height: 11.0
Width: 4.0
Depth: 4.0
Width: 4.0
Depth: 4.0
$320.00
Description
The Luba female figure with cowrie shell eyes is crafted as a veneration of feminine beauty and motherhood. Crafted from wood, the Luba female figures are distinct with their hand-carved and distinct head-pieces. The history of the Luba people can be traced back 500 years as they have dominated part of the Congo during that time. Luba society is still a large culture, and their influence remains significant. Luba and their closely related neighbors the Hemba, are some of the most important crafters and carvers in Central Africa.
Height (in): 11.0
Width (in): 4.0
Depth (in): 4.0
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Approximate Age: Early 20th Century
People: Luba
Country of Origin: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Material
Material: wood, metal, cowrie shells
Condition
Damage/Repair: Cracks in the head, chips and scuffs throughout.
Overall Condition: Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners.
Overall Condition: Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners.