Luba-Hemba Female Child Figure
Luba-Hemba Female Child Figure
Congo, Mid-20th century
Wood
$350 (inc. tax)
A beautifully carved statue from the Hemba people, depicting a village doctor figure. The statue's distinctive features include an extraordinary domed forehead, almondshaped eyes, and scarification, all characteristic of Luba art. This piece represents the village doctor, who plays both a medicinal and spiritual role in the community.
Dimensions: 15 x 4 in. (38.1 x 10.2 cm)
Inventory ID: 25IA04
Luba-Hemba Female Child Figure
Congo, Mid-20th century
Wood
$350 (inc. tax)
A beautifully carved statue from the Hemba people, depicting a village doctor figure. The statue's distinctive features include an extraordinary domed forehead, almondshaped eyes, and scarification, all characteristic of Luba art. This piece represents the village doctor, who plays both a medicinal and spiritual role in the community.
Dimensions: 15 x 4 in. (38.1 x 10.2 cm)
Inventory ID: 25IA04
Luba-Hemba Female Child Figure
Congo, Mid-20th century
Wood
$350 (inc. tax)
A beautifully carved statue from the Hemba people, depicting a village doctor figure. The statue's distinctive features include an extraordinary domed forehead, almondshaped eyes, and scarification, all characteristic of Luba art. This piece represents the village doctor, who plays both a medicinal and spiritual role in the community.
Dimensions: 15 x 4 in. (38.1 x 10.2 cm)
Inventory ID: 25IA04