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Lulua Standing Male Figure

African Tribal Art

Lulua Standing Male Figure

Culture
Lulua
Origin
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Period
Early 20th century
Object
Figure
Materials
Wood, Leather, Feather, Fibre
Dimensions
41.9 cm high × 12.7 cm wide
Catalogue
TRB-123

A carved wooden figure standing on two thick legs, with a long torso and protruding genitalia. The hands rest across the stomach and small leather pouches containing feathers and sticks are tied to the upper arms with fibre cord. The stylised face has narrow almond-shaped eyes, a sharply pointed nose and a thin mouth, and a rectangular headdress projects from the top of the head. The headdress and charm pouches may indicate shamanic status.

Provenance
Private San Francisco, California collection, acquired between the 1970s and the 2000s.
Acquired
Artemis Fine Arts · 2024

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