SKU: 150013
Luba Female Medicine Figurine
Height: 10
Width: 3.5
Depth: 4
Width: 3.5
Depth: 4
$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): 10
Width (in): 3.5
Depth (in): 4
150013
Approximate Age: Early 20th Century
People: Luba
Country of Origin: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Material
Material: Wood, glass beads
Condition
Damage/Repair: Cracks in the base, 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.