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  • Luba female / male stool,

    £375 Stock code: AD1451
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    Luba female / male stool,

    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 both male and female standing figures. The male is seen with inset cowrie shell eyes, believed by many African tribes to contain divine powers.
    Dimensions: 41cm (16¼") High, 29cm (11½") Wide
    Stock code: AD1451
    £375
  • Luba stool

    £375 Stock code: AD1449
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    Luba stool

    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 standing female ancestor. The 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.
    Dimensions: 43cm (17") High, 28.5cm (11¼") Wide
    Stock code: AD1449
    £375
  • Songye Kilumwe Kifwebe mask (A)

    £350 Stock code: AD1468
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    Songye Kilumwe Kifwebe mask (A)

    Very large Kifwebe mask with exaggerated sagittal crest. It is believed that the sagittal crest and conical protrusion contain the magical strength of the mask.
    Dimensions: 56cm (22") High, 24.5cm (9¾") Wide, 26cm (10¼") Deep
    Stock code: AD1468
    £350
  • Luba stool,

    £350 Stock code: AD1453
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    Luba stool,

    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.
    Dimensions: 45.5cm (18") High, 33cm (13") Wide
    Stock code: AD1453
    £350
  • Tabwa stool

    £350 Stock code: AD1444
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    Tabwa stool

    Congolese Tabwa art has distinct similarities to that of the Luba tribe, and its stools are used also in ceremonies by the Kings and Chiefs of the community with a means of establishing power and authority. The key difference seen between the two is the Tabwa’s traditional depiction of braided hair as a carved extension of the head and checkerboard-style scarification of the woman’s body.
    Dimensions: 44.5cm (17½") High, 29.5cm (11½") Wide
    Stock code: AD1444
    £350
  • Luba stool

    £325 Stock code: AD1450
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    Luba stool

    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 posed female ancestor with a carved headdress and jewellery.
    Dimensions: 38cm (15") High, 31cm (12¼") Wide
    Stock code: AD1450
    £325
  • Luba stool

    £325 Stock code: AD1448
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    Luba stool

    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 adorned with beaded and carved jewellery. 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. Damage to left hand.
    Dimensions: 41cm (16¼") High, 25.5cm (10") Wide
    Stock code: AD1448
    £325
  • Luba stool,

    £300 Stock code: AD1454
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    Luba stool,

    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 and patterned 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.
    Dimensions: 42cm (16½") High, 33cm (13") Wide
    Stock code: AD1454
    £300
  • Songye Luba mask (A)

    £280 Stock code: AD1498
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    Songye Luba mask (A)

    The people of Songye are mainly known as a farming community, however they also take part in hunting and trading with other neighbouring communities. The distinct Songye style is easily recognisable in the Kifwebe mask by the mass of closely carved lines and bold shapes such as the protruding sagittal crest and X carved mouth. The intertwining of the red, black, and white colouring in these masks are said to symbolise the struggle between good (white) and evil (black and red) - the combination of these colours embodying the positive and dangerous force held within the mask. The ruggedness of the Kifwebe mask and its long raffia beard are said to symbolise the underworld and the spirits that escape from it. Further, it is believed that the sagittal crest and conical protrusion contain the magical strength of the mask.
    Dimensions: 44cm (17¼") High, 22cm (8¾") Wide, 22cm (8¾") Deep, with raffia the total length is 125.5 cm
    Stock code: AD1498
    £280
  • Luba stool

    £275 Stock code: AD1447
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    Luba stool

    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 posed female ancestor with a carved headdress. The deep and patterned 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. The act of scarification will have often been used as a rite of passage, in order to symbolise a readiness for the pain of childbirth.
    Dimensions: 38cm (15") High, 23.5cm (9¼") Wide
    Stock code: AD1447
    £275
  • Tabwa stool

    £275 Stock code: AD1446
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    Tabwa stool

    Congolese Tabwa art has distinct similarities to that of the Luba tribe, and its stools are used also in ceremonies by the Kings and Chiefs of the community with a means of establishing power and authority. The key difference seen between the two is the Tabwa’s traditional depiction of braided hair as a carved extension of the head and checkerboard-style scarification of the woman’s body. 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.
    Dimensions: 40cm (15¾") High, 22.5cm (8¾") Wide
    Stock code: AD1446
    £275
  • Kusu Nsembu mask

    £250 Stock code: AD1465
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    Kusu Nsembu mask

    The Nsembu mask was used exclusively by members of the Nkunda Secret Society for the purposes of adult initiation and divination; the mask representing the diviners spirit. The chequered pattern may represent the interaction of opposites - day and night, man and woman, good and evil - within ones spiritual journey. It is also reminiscent of certain scarification practices. The Kusu people inhabit the Ituri rainforests, located in the northeastern part of the Congo.
    Dimensions: 39.5cm (15½") High, 26cm (10¼") Wide, 9cm (3½") Deep
    Stock code: AD1465
    £250
  • Songye Luba mask (B)

    £200 Stock code: AD1496
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    Songye Luba mask (B)

    The people of Songye are mainly known as a farming community, however they also take part in hunting and trading with other neighbouring communities. The distinct Songye style is easily recognisable in the Kifwebe mask by the mass of closely carved lines and bold shapes such as the protruding sagittal crest and X carved mouth. The intertwining of the red, black, and white colours in these masks are said to symbolise the struggle between good (white) and evil (black and red) - the combination of these colours embodying the positive and dangerous force held within the mask. Further, it is believed that the sagittal crest and conical protrusion contain the magical strength of the mask.
    Dimensions: 34cm (13½") High, 21.5cm (8½") Wide, 18cm (7") Deep
    Stock code: AD1496
    £200
  • Lega Idimu mask (E)

    £180 Stock code: AD1476
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    Lega Idimu mask (E)

    Similarly to the pipibudze masks of the Kwele tribe, the Lega’s Lukwakongo (miniature) masks have a heart-shaped face framed by a line formed by the nose, the eye rows and the planes of the cheeks. The wooden face is whitened and smoothed with kaolin clay, which is said to allude to the refined and perfected nature of the Bwami initiate, some of whom use the masks during initiation ceremonies. This mask would rarely be worn on the front of the face, but instead on the side of the face, the forehead, tied to the body, displayed on the fences, or dragged across the floor during Bwami meetings and ceremonies. The two faces share a mouth and a beard.
    Dimensions: 26.5cm (10½") High, 18cm (7") Wide, 8.5cm (3¼") Deep
    Stock code: AD1476
    £180
  • Luba Bilume Kifwebe mask (A)

    £175 Stock code: AD1481
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    Luba Bilume Kifwebe mask (A)

    The people of Songye are mainly known as a farming community, however they also take part in hunting and trading with other neighbouring communities. The distinct Songye style is easily recognisable in the Kifwebe mask by the mass of closely carved lines and bold shapes such as the protruding sagittal crest and X carved mouth. The intertwining of the red, black, and white colouring in these masks are said to symbolise the struggle between good (white) and evil (black and red) - the combination of these colours embodying the positive and dangerous force held within the mask. Further, it is believed that the sagittal crest and conical protrusion contain the magical strength of the mask.
    Dimensions: 37cm (14½") High, 24cm (9½") Wide, 12.5cm (5") Deep
    Stock code: AD1481
    £175
  • Lega Idimu mask (C)

    £140 Stock code: AD1474
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    Lega Idimu mask (C)

    Similarly to the pipibudze masks of the Kwele tribe, the Lega’s Lukwakongo (miniature) masks have a heart-shaped face framed by a line formed by the nose, the eye rows and the planes of the cheeks. The wooden face is whitened and smoothed with kaolin clay, which is said to allude to the refined and perfected nature of the Bwami initiate, some of whom use the masks during initiation ceremonies. Any holes running around the lower edge of the mask would have held a beard made of natural liana fibres. This mask would rarely be worn on the front of the face, but instead on the side of the face, the forehead, tied to the body, displayed on the fences, or dragged across the floor during Bwami meetings and ceremonies.
    Dimensions: 32.5cm (12¾") High, 23.5cm (9¼") Wide, 10cm (4") Deep
    Stock code: AD1474
    £140

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