"Luba Male Statue"
This Luba male statue is depicted in a dignified posture, his hands resting on his stomach, a gesture that may evoke interiority, speech, or spiritual authority. Under the chin, a repetitive sculpted motif, reminiscent of a knotted strip of cloth, underlines the refinement of the craftsmanship and the figure's high status. The deep, glossy black patina testifies to long ritual use or ancient care.Less common than the female figures, these male statues embodied figures of memorial authority, often linked to the transmission of power or the dynastic memory of Luba chiefs.
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