Three Luba Bilume kifwebe, Democratic Republic of Congo, a hardwood example with incised linear decoration continuing to around the nose and mouth, painted in white, red & black pigments, 36.5cm; another with square chevron panels to the cheeks with the short crest flanked by tapering panels on a reddish ground, 41cm, and another painted with black bands on a white linear carved ground, 38cm
The Andrzej Von Staranburg Niedenthal Collection, London, UK.
Sold for £150
Three Luba Bilume kifwebe, Democratic Republic of Congo, a hardwood example with incised linear decoration continuing to around the nose and mouth, painted in white, red & black pigments, 36.5cm; another with square chevron panels to the cheeks with the short crest flanked by tapering panels on a reddish ground, 41cm, and another painted with black bands on a white linear carved ground, 38cm
ProvenanceThe Andrzej Von Staranburg Niedenthal Collection, London, UK.