A STANDING MALE FIGURE

Description:

Luba Hemba, Democratic Republic of the Congo
H. 39,5 cm
Heavy, dark wood. The hands are placed at the sides of the navel, the bearded face has a stern, introverted expression. The head is crowned by the towering headdress typical of the region, which is cross-woven on the back. Fragmentary from the lower half of the body. Skirt and bead chain probably later.
From the collection of Eduard Crede (1899-1977) - Lower half lost