Description:

Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Luena (Lwena, also Lovale) peoples, ca. first half of the 20th century CE. A lovely hand-carved wooden maternity figure standing atop broad feet and delineated legs. The woman stands nude with her hands meeting in front of her abdomen and with angular shoulders tapering inward to a thick neck. A small child hangs on the back of the mother while looking to the left with a minimalist expression. The visage of the mother is defined by recessed almond-shaped eyes flanking a slender nose, puffy lips, cupped ears, and a smooth brow, all beneath an intricately-incised coiffure. Fine patina envelops this wonderful maternal example from central Africa! Size: 3.875" W x 10.875" H (9.8 cm x 27.6 cm)

Provenance: private Los Angeles, California, USA collection; ex-private European collection

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#139076

  • Condition: Child reattached at wrists/feet, and repairs to one arm and one foot of mother, with light adhesive residue along break lines. Minor abrasions and nicks to faces, bodies, legs, and heads, with light encrustations within some recessed areas. Light earthen deposits and great dark-brown patina throughout.

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