LUBA, Democratic Republic of the Congo, first half of the XX - Lot 149

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LUBA, Democratic Republic of the Congo, first half of the XX - Lot 149
LUBA, Democratic Republic of the Congo, first half of the XXᵉ century. Kneeling cup bearer, upper thighs and belly adorned with raised scarification marks. She features a determined expression, a three-lobed headdress and almond-shaped eyes. Hardwood, old brown and honey patina (erosion on one arm and on the breasts; restoration on one forearm). Height Height : 32.5 cm Width: 12.5 cm Note: Luba cup-bearers are associated with divination, the female figure embodying memory, spiritual authority and the transmission of ancestral knowledge.
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