24th Jun, 2021 9:30

Fine Art, Antiques & Asian Art

 
  Lot 185
 

A Luba standing female figure, Democratic Republic of Congo, carve in a posture symbolising the desire for a safe birth, with a strong face and angular coiffure with plaited braid, her hands resting on the side of her stomach, the pronounced breasts and stomach with lozenge shape scarification marks, with protruding belly button flanked by carved cowrie shells, with a blue glass beaded necklace, on a separate circular stand, 52.8cm overall

The collection of Eric Mayes.

Sold for £180


 

A Luba standing female figure, Democratic Republic of Congo, carve in a posture symbolising the desire for a safe birth, with a strong face and angular coiffure with plaited braid, her hands resting on the side of her stomach, the pronounced breasts and stomach with lozenge shape scarification marks, with protruding belly button flanked by carved cowrie shells, with a blue glass beaded necklace, on a separate circular stand, 52.8cm overall

Provenance

The collection of Eric Mayes.

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