26th Apr, 2022 9:30
A Luba memory board, Democratic Republic of Congo, with male and female busts, above a carved panel depicting stars, the sun, and moon, figures and animals on a later ebonised base, height: 37.5cm; a larger Luba memory board, with a kneeling female figure, the body with scarifications, above a rectangular board carved with a building, a neck rest, fish, birds, and animals, and weapons, height: 52cm.
The Von Staranburg Niedenthal Collection
Sold for £120
A Luba memory board, Democratic Republic of Congo, with male and female busts, above a carved panel depicting stars, the sun, and moon, figures and animals on a later ebonised base, height: 37.5cm; a larger Luba memory board, with a kneeling female figure, the body with scarifications, above a rectangular board carved with a building, a neck rest, fish, birds, and animals, and weapons, height: 52cm.
ProvenanceThe Von Staranburg Niedenthal Collection
