Female figure – Wood – Luba / Mbala- DR Congo

Unique and rare wooden female figure from the Luba / Mbala people of DR Congo. This powerfull Luba figure epitomizes the art and mystery that carvers from this tribe have imbued in their sculpture. They quiet power of the figure elicits the respect that the tribe owed to their ancestors.. Good condition with an old aged patina. The left food seemed to be restored

Provenance: Manfred Schäfer collection, ex- gallery owner from Ulm, Germany. Including custom made stand