Maternity figure – Wood – Luba – Congo

Extraordinary wooden maternity figure from the Luba tribe of DR Congo.
Exhibiting a wide diversity in size, symbolism, intimacy and style. African maternity figures depict the ideals of beauty, fertility, character and action and many signify much more, whether the primordial mother or a legendary founding ancestor. Commonly used as shrine figures, they were often objects of petitions or prayers for fertility and successful births.
Good condition with beautiful aged patina.

Provenance: former private German collection.