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Unknown — Luba / Hemba Figure, Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Luba / Hemba Figure, Democratic Republic of the Congo

A historical sculptural figure from the Luba or Hemba peoples of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, representing important African artistic traditions. These carved forms served significant spiritual and cultural functions within their communities.

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Splendeurs : Chefs-d’oeuvre des Arts d’Afrique

June 8, 2022

Estimate: $250,000$350,000

Lot 15

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Unknown, Luba / Hemba Figure, Democratic Republic of the Congo

A historical sculptural figure from the Luba or Hemba peoples of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, representing important African artistic traditions. These carved forms served significant spiritual and cultural functions within their communities.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

African Art, Sculpture, Luba, Historical, Hemba, Democratic Republic Of The Congo, Figurative

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Collected by

Richard Caswell, Sebastián Naranjo, Jonah Handel, Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris, Ethan Elkins, Alex Capecelatro, Mihail Lari, Cleveland Museum of Art