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Original price was: € 375,00.€ 275,00Current price is: € 275,00.
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A bow stand is typical of the prestige objects belonging to chiefs and important officials. They are among the most sacred regalia in a chief’s treasury and are symbols of royal authority.
Luba bowstands were placed behind a Luba king’s thrown and used to hold his bow. Bowstands are amongst the most critical items in the Luba King’s treasury, and were never displayed in public. Instead, they were guarded in the King’s residence by a female dignitary named Kyabuta. During public ceremonies, the Kyabuta followed the chief with a simple bow held between her breasts. Bow stands were provided with prayers and sacrifice, were subject to elaborate ritual and taboo and commemorate actual woman in Luba history.
This example is beautifully formed, with three branches and a nice, supportive figure.
Provenance: former private German collection
| Object: | Bow stand Figure |
| Ethnic group: | Luba |
| Country: | DR Congo |
| Material: | Wood, Cauri shells |
| Period: | Mid 20th century |
| Sold with stand: | No |
| Dimensions: | 64x12x10 cm |
| Weight: | 1200 gram |
| Condition: | Good condition, used with some signs of wear |
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