Mbulenga maternity

Piece carved in dense and heavy wood. It belonged to the particular collection of the father of Mamadou Marema Diop, family of well-known Senegalese antiquarians for several generations. This figure of the century XIX the current statues are clearly different, usually of smaller size and much more sufficient scarifications that extend through almost the entire body. There are very few statues Bena Lulua that exist before its prohibition at the end of the century XIX. Those of the century XX they do not have the same finesse. This statue is characterized by total respect for the characteristics of these maternity homes Lulua century XIX. Fine scarifications in different parts of the body, long ringed neck, small breasts and prominent belly. He's got broken left toes, very old dark patina.