African Art Tribal Art Luba Ethnic Group Drcongo/zaire Female Votive Statuette Solid Wood 20th Century

AFRICAN ART-TRIBAL ART-PRIMARY ARTS SCULPTURE SOLID WOOD MONOXYL 1ST HALF OF THE 20TH CENTURY LUBA ETHNIC GROUP DR CONGO-ZAIRE CENTRAL AFRICA VOTIVE FEMALE STATUETTE Votive female statuette, with a cup (intended to receive kaolin, symbol of purity and the spiritual world), probably an effigy of the diviner's wife, in a kneeling posture presenting the cup. Beautiful, very sophisticated headdress/hair, prominent forehead, very elongated eyes and powerful jaw. Dark honey patina with brown nuances. Solid wood sculpture, monoxyl. Wooden support. Fabric around the waist. Habitat near the Kathanga River. Very good condition (see descriptive photos). Weight: 134 grams. Literature ref.: "Luba" by Roberts and "Luba" by F. Neyt, published by the Musée Dapper. P. Noote.