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The Zela female figure is crafted as a veneration of feminine beauty and motherhood. Crafted from hard wood, the Luba …
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The Zela female figure is crafted as a veneration of feminine beauty and motherhood. Crafted from hard wood, the Luba female figure is distinct with its hair, torso markings, and protruding belly.
The Zela Peoples assimilated numerous customs and traditions from the Luba culture. Situated between the Luvua River and Lake Kisalé, they are currently divided into four chiefdoms. The Zela community reveres a mythical ancestral couple, often depicted in statues, and regularly makes offerings to the natural spirits inhabiting their village surroundings.
Height (in): 8.0Width (in): 3.5Depth (in): 3.5
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- Dimensions
- 3.5ʺW × 3.5ʺD × 8.5ʺH
- Styles
- African
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- Congo
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Dark Gray
- Condition Notes
- Fair to good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by … moreFair to good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners. | Repair to base and wood above head. Surface wear and dirt throughout. less
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