**Originally Listed At $300**

Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lulua (also Luluwa) peoples, ca. early 20th century CE. A hand-carved male power figure that stands on two thick legs with prominent genitalia. Two fiber bundles are tied with rattan strips to piercings on the upper part of his arms, and sticks protrude from the top of the pouches. His head features a large nose, small lips, and huge almond-shaped eyes below deep brows. The head is surmounted by a multi-tiered headdress. The stylized visage looks entranced, and his impressive headdress and stick pouches may indicate shamanic status. Size: 6" W x 15.5" H (15.2 cm x 39.4 cm)

Provenance: private San Francisco, California, USA collection, acquired 1970s to 2000s

All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.

A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.

Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.

#136859

Stable pressure fissures. Old inactive insect holes. Surface abrasions and nicks to high pointed areas. Light earthen encrustations.