{"product_id":"luba-seated-female-bowl-bearer-congo-156722","title":"Luba Seated Female Bowl Bearer Congo","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA finely carved Luba seated female bowl bearer from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The figure is depicted seated with an upright, dignified posture, supporting a bowl or receptacle in her hands. The female figure is an important and recurring subject within Luba art, where representations of women are closely associated with concepts of ancestry, spiritual power, fertility, and the transmission of sacred knowledge.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLuba sculptors are renowned for their sophisticated treatment of the human figure, particularly the idealized female form. The carefully rendered facial features, coiffure, body proportions, and seated posture demonstrate the attention to detail characteristic of Luba sculpture. The figure's elaborate hairstyle and bodily adornment further emphasize her elevated status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBowl-bearing figures are among the most recognizable forms of Luba sculpture and were traditionally associated with royal and ritual contexts. The bowl could serve as a receptacle for sacred objects or ritual substances, while the female figure symbolized the spiritual authority and ancestral connections upon which Luba political and religious institutions were founded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sculpture displays an appealing aged surface and the character of a traditionally carved African object. A striking example of Luba figural sculpture, it would make an excellent addition to a collection of African art or a distinctive display piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight (In): 9.75 \u003cbr\u003eWidth (In): 5.0 \u003cbr\u003eDepth (In): 3.75 \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e156772\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sku 156000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51904055607591,"sku":"156772","price":190.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/IMG_7751_b577149d-54e1-42f6-8861-b70c41c33302.jpg?v=1787330222","url":"https:\/\/africadirect.com\/products\/luba-seated-female-bowl-bearer-congo-156722","provider":"Africa Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}