Description: Carved Male Figure atop a Fly Whisk Wood and Horse Hair Luluwa Peoples Democratic Republic of Congo Central Africa Mid 20th Century Collected by naturalist and philanthropist Eli Weiss in the 1980’s. 20" long Carved Handle: 7.5" Carved Wood and Horse Hair. Carved Male Figure in Minimalist Style with Facial Scarification. Luxurious Horsehair Whisk. A substantial object in the Hand. Would look great in any Collection. The Luluwa people live at the crossroads of several major art-producing cultures: the Luba to the east, the Chokwe to the southwest, and the Kuba to the north. Luluwa sculpture features a profusion of intricate scarification patterns that adorn the surface, preserving in sculpture a form of body art abandoned over a century ago. Luluwa figures referred to ancestral spirits who bestowed protection, good fortune, and beauty on their devotees. Great Earth LLC Carbondale, Colorado Representing the Eli Weiss Collection of African Art. A lifetime of travel, passion, activism, philanthropy and genuine humanity lead to the accumulation of these wonderful objects spanning a great breadth of the African continent. A vast collection of Significant works of Art & vintage ‘Of Culture’ craft works produced for collectors. Steven is an Artist, Educator and Dealer with an excellent reputation and 25 years of professional experience. I am proud to share this extraordinary group of Artworks. Please message me with any concerns or questions.
Price: 185 USD
Location: Carbondale, Colorado
End Time: 2024-12-20T08:13:25.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Origin: Democratic Republic of the Congo
author: None
Color: Brown
Material: Wood
Age Level: 20th Century
Item Length: 2
Maker: Luluwa artist Africa
Type: Carving, Figure, Statue, Sculpture
Item Height: 20
Original/Reproduction: Original
Style: None
Tribe: Lulua
Country of Origin: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Item Width: 2
