Description : African Tribal Art: Luba People, Zaire: Shrine figure of a mother holding a child, Early 20th Century. Carved wood with a fine dark patina.
African maternity shrine figures testify to the importance of women and children to the perpetuation of each culture. They are carved to show the ideals of beauty, fertility, character and may reference a legendary mother or ancestor.
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Estimate (low-high) : 3000 USD-5000 USDIt's free to register now to view!
About the lot N° 59A Title : Maternity Shrine Figure Size : 29.5H x 8.5W x 9D Provenance : Private collection. Notes : NOTE: If documentation is not listed, the lot is sold without documents.
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https://youtu.be/LE5dzxX027M 500 Gallery, auctioneer, Franklin, USIt's free to register now to view! Sale title : Antique & Vintage African Tribal Art Sale date : 02 Feb 2022It's free to register now to view! Sale Reference : Live Sale