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Luba stool,

Democratic Republic of Congo, supporting female kneeling figure with braid hair and head dress with extensive scarred belly.

Luba stool,

Democratic Republic of Congo, supporting female kneeling figure with braid hair and head dress with extensive scarred belly.

Luba art relates most commonly to the Kings and Chiefs of the Congolese Luba tribe, who would assert their power by display of ceremonial objects during ceremonies. Stools were considered to be the most important of these objects as they would serve not only as a seat but as a receptacle for the Chief’s spirit.

The ruler is thus figuratively and literally supported by a caryatid figure - in this case a kneeling female ancestor with elongated and outstretched fingertips. The deep carvings seen on her stomach allude to the maternal - such markings were common among many matrilineal societies in Africa to emphasise and protect the navel as the threshold between oneself, one’s mother and one’s own lineage.

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Dimensions: 45.5cm (18") High, 33cm (13") Wide
Stock code: AD1453
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