Luba Songye Wooden Purse Container

The Luba, also known as the Baluba, is an ethnic group that primarily resides in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, specifically in the southern and eastern regions of the country. The Luba people have a rich cultural heritage and are well-known for their intricate and expressive masks.

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.

Many Luba containers incorporate faces or symbolic motifs, reflecting the idea that ancestors and spirits protect the items held inside. Because the Luba place strong emphasis on spirituality, memory, and ancestry, containers like this were not merely storage they were vessels of spiritual authority and cultural identity.

With Lid:
Height: 10.0
Width: 12.0
Depth: 5.0
 
Inside of container:
Height: 6.0
Width: 8.0

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