Sanza Luba
REGION
Democratic Republic of Congo
PEOPLE
Luba Hemba
DATE
First half of the 20th century
MATERIALS
Wood, metal
CONDITION
Patina of use
DESCRIPTION
Magnificent anthropomorphic monoxyle sanza, with five metal lamellae, from the Luba-Hemba of southeastern Congo. The sound box extends into a female figure sitting on her heels, her hands resting on her thighs. The face, with delicate features and eyes shaped like "coffee beans," expresses great serenity. The prominent navel is surrounded by raised scarifications. The hairstyle, carefully pulled back, illustrates the refinement of the "cascading" headdresses of the Shankadi, neighbors of the Luba and the Hemba. It ends in an elegant four-lobed chignon. Beautiful patina of use.
Democratic Republic of Congo
PEOPLE
Luba Hemba
DATE
First half of the 20th century
MATERIALS
Wood, metal
CONDITION
Patina of use
DESCRIPTION
Magnificent anthropomorphic monoxyle sanza, with five metal lamellae, from the Luba-Hemba of southeastern Congo. The sound box extends into a female figure sitting on her heels, her hands resting on her thighs. The face, with delicate features and eyes shaped like "coffee beans," expresses great serenity. The prominent navel is surrounded by raised scarifications. The hairstyle, carefully pulled back, illustrates the refinement of the "cascading" headdresses of the Shankadi, neighbors of the Luba and the Hemba. It ends in an elegant four-lobed chignon. Beautiful patina of use.
PROVENANCE
Collection Mme Maille, Belgium
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780 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: En l'etat
Height: 33 cm
Reference (ID): 1620664
Availability: In stock
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