Ancestor Mikisi
Baluba · Democratic Republic of the Congo
Reference: EMS-110
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- Material
- Wood and sacrificial substances.
Statue Luba of good dimensions with remains of abundant patina sacrificial. hands on the sides of the belly as a sign of welcome and peace and…
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Full original description
Statue Luba of good dimensions with remains of abundant patina sacrificial. hands on the sides of the belly as a sign of welcome and peace and navel pronounced very frequent in Africa, especially in children, due to bad cuts of the umbilical cord. The headdress, characteristic of the remarkable luba, and its fine beard in the shape of a necklace give the statue an attitude of serenity and dignity. This statue has been the subject of numerous libations during the cult of ancestors. Ancient and sacrificial patina.
Further technical information
- Attributed period
- First third of the century XX or older
Details transcribed from the original catalogue; they are not a recent physical inspection.
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Democratic Republic of the Congo. The country associated with the catalog is shown, not the current location of the piece.
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