Lot 0013

Female Fertility Fetish Figure, Luba, Zaire

Similar Sale History

View More Items in Women's Clothing

Sold

Four African Figures: 20th century, three composed of carved wood, one composed of ceramic, to include one standing fetish, two kneeling female fertility figures, and one female standing figure with applied hammered metal

2018Four African FiguresSee Sold Price

Sold

African, Yaka, Zaire (DR Congo), Carved Wood Protective Fetish: Yaka, Zaire (DR Congo), carved wood Protective Fetish figure with burlap skirt and braided natural fiber necklace, darkened patina and red pigment, 18.5"h x 5.5"w PROVENANCE:From the estate of Profess

2023African, Yaka, Zaire (DR Congo), Carved Wood Protective FetishSee Sold Price

Sold

Indus Valley Mehrgarh Pottery Seated Female Figure: Ancient Central Asia, Indus Valley, Mehrgarh culture, ca. 3500 to 2800 BCE. A hand-built pottery fertility idol exhibiting characteristically feminine details. The figure presents with bent legs as if

2021Indus Valley Mehrgarh Pottery Seated Female FigureSee Sold Price

Sold

Large Jalisco Ameca Pottery Seated Female Figure: **Originally Listed At $2800** Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Jalisco, Ameca type, Protoclassic Period, ca. 100 BCE to 250 CE. An exceptional hollow-bodied pottery female statue depicted kneeling with a

2021Large Jalisco Ameca Pottery Seated Female FigureSee Sold Price

Sold

Colima Standing Female Figure, Mexico, 300-200CE.: A Colima standing female figure with arms held straight down, slightly out from the body. The figure wears a plain wrap skirt and a plain cap. The nose is pronounced, while the eyes and mouth are only

2022Colima Standing Female Figure, Mexico, 300-200CE.See Sold Price

Sold

Jalisco Ameca Pottery Kneeling Female Figure: Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Jalisco, Ameca-Etzatlan style, Protoclassic Period, ca. 100 BCE to 250 CE. An exceptional hollow-bodied polychrome female statue depicted kneeling with a skirt covering her

2021Jalisco Ameca Pottery Kneeling Female FigureSee Sold Price

Sold

Large Nayarit seated female figure: Large Nayarit seated female figure, Possibly Ixtlan period (c. 300 BCE-300 CE, Mexico Northwest, red terracotta with white slip decoration, modeled wearing head and armbands, nose and ear piercings, h

2023Large Nayarit seated female figureSee Sold Price

Sold

West African Carved Wood Female Figure: incised decoration simulating tattoos, clad in an elaborately beaded skirt, additional beads around neck, left wrist and ankles. 32 in.

2016West African Carved Wood Female FigureSee Sold Price

Sold

African Carved Standing Female Figure: 41 1/2" high, 8" wide. Age cracks, losses to skirt. Provenance: Estate of Lucy Jarvis, NYC.

2020African Carved Standing Female FigureSee Sold Price

Sold

Ancient Nayarit Standing Female Figure Pre-Columbian Mexico Ca. 100 B.C.-250 A.D.: Ancient Nayarit Standing Female Figure Pre-Columbian Mexico Ca. 100 B.C.-250 A.D.Size: 16 3/4 inches high. A large pottery figure of a woman wearing decorated skirt. Provenance: The estate of Elma Gil

2023Ancient Nayarit Standing Female Figure Pre-Columbian Mexico Ca. 100 B.C.-250 A.D.See Sold Price

Sold

Amusing Jalisco Terracotta Squatting Female Figure: Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. A polychrome earthenware figural effigy vessel depicting a kneeling woman with her long and rather slender arms upraised, her hands placed up

2017Amusing Jalisco Terracotta Squatting Female FigureSee Sold Price

Sold

Greek Hellenistic Pottery Standing Female Figure: **Originally Listed At $400** Greece, Hellenistic Period, ca. 3rd to 1st century BCE. A hollow-cast ceramic figure depicting a standing female dressed in a flowing himation. She stands atop an integra

2018Greek Hellenistic Pottery Standing Female FigureSee Sold Price

Sold

Lynn Chadwick R.A. (British, 1914-2003) Sitting Figures in Robes I 26.7 cm. (10 1/2 in.) high (C...: Lynn Chadwick R.A. (British, 1914-2003) Sitting Figures in Robes I stamped with monogram and numbered '787S 2/9' (on the underside of the female figure's cloak); further stamped with monogram and numb

2022Lynn Chadwick R.A. (British, 1914-2003) Sitting Figures in Robes I 26.7 cm. (10 1/2 in.) high (C...See Sold Price

Sold

Rhonda Holy Bear (Cheyenne River Lakota, b. 1960) Ghost Dance Woman, 2005: Rhonda Holy Bear (Cheyenne River Lakota, b. 1960) Ghost Dance Woman, 2005 elegant female figure wearing a softly tanned hide dress painted with stars, moon, and thunderbirds; beaded leggings and mocca

2022Rhonda Holy Bear (Cheyenne River Lakota, b. 1960) Ghost Dance Woman, 2005See Sold Price

Sold

Huge Pihuamo Pottery Standing Female, ex-Messick: **Originally Listed At $3500** Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima, Pihuamo, ca. 200 BCE to 300 CE. A hand rendered bi-chrome terracotta female figure, depicted standing with both arms bent at the elbo

2021Huge Pihuamo Pottery Standing Female, ex-MessickSee Sold Price

Sold

José Benito Ortega, Bulto of Santa Barbara: Attributed to José Benito Ortega (1858 - 1941) Bulto of Santa Barbara ca. 1880-1900 wood, gesso, pigment 19 1/2 x 9 x 5 3/4 in. Saint Barbara. Hand-carved female figure stands on a two tiered base. S

2020José Benito Ortega, Bulto of Santa BarbaraSee Sold Price

Related Women's Clothing

DOLCE & GABBANA DENIM FIGURE HUGGING JACKET: DOLCE & GABBANA DENIM FIGURE HUGGING JACKET -VERY GOOD PREOWNED CONDITION

May 27, 2024DOLCE & GABBANA DENIM FIGURE HUGGING JACKET

$50

Neo-Classical Marble Seated Robed Figure: 19th century A.D. or earlier. Modelled in the round figure of a male wearing a short-sleeved tunica and with a toga draped carefully around the body; seated on a bench with a cushion, and with the fol

Jun 04, 2024Neo-Classical Marble Seated Robed Figure

£5

Asian figure wearing robe and headdress: Asian figure wearing robe and headdress, remnants of polychrome finish on carved wood, wear consistent with age, cracks, some loss DIMENSIONS: Height: 26 inch / 66 cm

May 25, 2024Asian figure wearing robe and headdress

$350

19th c Chinese Polychrome Stucco Roof Figure Character with red shirt: 19th century Chinese Polychrome Stucco Glazed Roof Figure, Character with red shirt, green trousers, white and black painted face. Yellow headdress. Arms raised. On metal and acrylic mount. 1.75lbs Ap

Jun 02, 202419th c Chinese Polychrome Stucco Roof Figure Character with red shirt

$160

19th c Chinese Polychrome Stucco Roof Figure Character with blue robe: 19th century Chinese Polychrome Stucco Glazed Roof Figure, Character with blue robe trimmed in white, yellow sash, green headdress. One arm raised. Black beard and sideburns. On metal and acrylic moun

Jun 02, 202419th c Chinese Polychrome Stucco Roof Figure Character with blue robe

$180

Group 4 Chinese Cherry Amber Carved Luohan Figures: A group of 4 Chinese cherry amber carved Luohan figures. Each bald figure is standing in their robes, with their hands either exposed giving a blessing or wrapped inside the robe. One is on a custom f

May 29, 2024Group 4 Chinese Cherry Amber Carved Luohan Figures

$400

19th c Chinese Polychrome Stucco Roof Figure Youthful character, in yellow robe: 19th century Chinese Polychrome Stucco Glazed Roof Figure, Youthful character, in yellow robe with green trim, two side buns. Hand clenched as if holding something. On metal and acrylic mount. 1.5Lbs

Jun 02, 202419th c Chinese Polychrome Stucco Roof Figure Youthful character, in yellow robe

$180

19th c Chinese Polychrome Stucco Roof Figure character in green and white robe: 19th century Chinese Polychrome Stucco Glazed Roof Figure, character in green and white robe trimmed in red, long black beard and side burns. With simple yellow headdress. On metal and acrylic mount.

Jun 02, 202419th c Chinese Polychrome Stucco Roof Figure character in green and white robe

$180

A CHINESE FRAMED SILK EMBROIDERY OF LUOHAN, 20TH CENTURY. Figure of a monk dressed in orange robes: A CHINESE FRAMED SILK EMBROIDERY OF LUOHAN, 20TH CENTURY. Figure of a monk dressed in orange robes seated with a burning censer and alms bowl, with Zhuan Shu script. Framed and glazed. Frame size 69cm

May 16, 2024A CHINESE FRAMED SILK EMBROIDERY OF LUOHAN, 20TH CENTURY. Figure of a monk dressed in orange robes

£60

STERLING SILVER Vintage Dancing Figure Sweater Pin: A vintage sterling silver sweater pin featuring dancing and kissing figurals. Two pieces feature pin backings. A chain connects them and at the center of the chain is a kissing couple pendant. Reverse

Jun 05, 2024STERLING SILVER Vintage Dancing Figure Sweater Pin

A LARGE CHINESE BLANC DE CHINE PORCELAIN FIGURE OF DAMO, 20TH CENTURY. Dressed in robes with hands: A LARGE CHINESE BLANC DE CHINE PORCELAIN FIGURE OF DAMO, 20TH CENTURY. Dressed in robes with hands covered at the stomach, standing on a base of crashing waves. Impressed makers marks to the back and

May 16, 2024A LARGE CHINESE BLANC DE CHINE PORCELAIN FIGURE OF DAMO, 20TH CENTURY. Dressed in robes with hands

£120

A LARGE CHINESE CARVED WHITE MARBLE FIGURE OF BUDDHA. The figure standing dressed in robes on a: A LARGE CHINESE CARVED WHITE MARBLE FIGURE OF BUDDHA. The figure standing dressed in robes on a lotus base, with serene features and hair in tight curls. Northern Qi dynasty style. Approx. 100cm tall.

May 16, 2024A LARGE CHINESE CARVED WHITE MARBLE FIGURE OF BUDDHA. The figure standing dressed in robes on a

£650

Henri Matisse (1869-1954); Figure assise, blouse transparente;: Henri Matisse (1869-1954) Figure assise, blouse transparente (Duthuit 519), 1929 Lithograph on japon paper, signed in pencil, with annotations 'Bon a Tirer', 'a enlever', and 'a doucir' (the BAT proof

May 23, 2024Henri Matisse (1869-1954); Figure assise, blouse transparente;

$8,000

Japanese Ryokuzan Satsuma Porcelain Vase Hand Painted Figures Kimono Late Meiji: Japanese Ryokuzan Satsuma Hand Painted Porcelain Vase, late Meiji period. Hand painted figures in traditional kimono in a landscape scene. Underside marked Ryokuzan ?? Weight Approx., .5 lb Measures A

Jun 02, 2024Japanese Ryokuzan Satsuma Porcelain Vase Hand Painted Figures Kimono Late Meiji

$120

Kevan Hall Signature Turquoise Ponte Jersey Dress with Short Sleeves and Banded Cowl-Size 2: Intoxicating color and sexy cut make this travel easy dress perfect for summer, vacation, and a little summer glow.Hanker chief hem wonderfully accents female form. Size 2

2 days LeftKevan Hall Signature Turquoise Ponte Jersey Dress with Short Sleeves and Banded Cowl-Size 2

$500

A Chinese embroidered Buddhist's robe, 19th century: A Chinese embroidered Buddhist's robe 19th century Depicting various Buddha-like figures on individual silk pieces surrounded by a border of 'dragon chasing flaming pearl' motifs. H: 48 3/4, W: 96 in.

3 days LeftA Chinese embroidered Buddhist's robe, 19th century

$700

More Items in Women's Clothing

Christian Dior Designer Full Length Fox Fur Coat: This Arctic fox fur full-length women's luxury coat is crafted by French fashion designer Christian Dior. In a small size, approximately US size 2 to 4, this coat boasts meticulous attention to detail

May 29, 2024Christian Dior Designer Full Length Fox Fur Coat

$800

WWII A-2 Jacket - 388th Bomg Group - 560th Bomb Squadron: Double-patched Original 8th AAF A-2 Jacket. Beautiful A2 from the 388th Bomb Group 560th Bomb Squadron 3 patched A2, all original. Leather is in amazing condition with not rips or tears. If someone wa

May 25, 2024WWII A-2 Jacket - 388th Bomg Group - 560th Bomb Squadron

$810

Chinese Embroidered Silk Ladies Robe: Circa 1920-30 in red and black ground with polychrome embroidered flowers and butterflies on exterior and interior, 55" long. Condition VG+.

3 days LeftChinese Embroidered Silk Ladies Robe

$130

A Sojuzpushnina Sobol Russian sable fur coat: A Sojuzpushnina Sobol Russian sable fur coat, 43"l. Provenance: Property from the estate of Mr. Robert Darwin, television and film personality, author, and noted philanthropist. Proceeds from the esta

2 days LeftA Sojuzpushnina Sobol Russian sable fur coat

$450

WWII German Officer's Leather Overcoat Jacket

$275

A PINK-GROUND SILK ROBE AND A BLACK-GROUND SILK ROBE Late Qing Dynasty (2)

£700

Rare Id'd WW2 WWII 100th Chemical Mortar Battalion Ike Jacket: Attributed to Heb Vesley. Ike features the incredible and rare 4.2 100th bullion patch. Please note there is a photo or herb wearing the actual jacket listed

May 25, 2024Rare Id'd WW2 WWII 100th Chemical Mortar Battalion Ike Jacket

$255

Escada White Natural Fur Sweater Robe Swing Coat: Escada White Natural Fur Sweater Robe Swing Coat. Measures 17 inches across shoulders, 27 inch sleeves and 45 inches in length.

7 hrs LeftEscada White Natural Fur Sweater Robe Swing Coat

$125

Reversible Leather and Mink Bomber Jacket: Reversible Leather and Mink Bomber Jacket, no tag, l. 25 1/2 in., w. 23 1/2 in.

7 hrs LeftReversible Leather and Mink Bomber Jacket

$50

Gucci 2013 Fall Embroidered Floral Pants: Gucci 2013 Fall Ready-to-Wear Embroidered Floral Pants, 2013, Look 29, labeled "GUCCI" and "Made in Italy", size 38. Condition: Very Good/Excellent (note minor pulls to embroidery at waist. Ill.: http

7 hrs LeftGucci 2013 Fall Embroidered Floral Pants

$50

Chinese Qing Dynasty Court Robe With Gold Thread Embroidery & Letter Of Provenance: Chinese Qing Dynasty Court Robe With Letter Of Provenance. Included note reads "I purchased two of these Mandarin coats in 1922 in Peking China. The young Emperor had just been deposed and a republic

May 26, 2024Chinese Qing Dynasty Court Robe With Gold Thread Embroidery & Letter Of Provenance

$3,000

A Chinese satin silk ladies robe: A Chinese satin silk ladies robe, Qing dynasty, mid-19th century, the eight roundels with ladies in the heavenly gardens in Pekin knot and satin stitch, with original embroidered dark blue silk border

5 days LeftA Chinese satin silk ladies robe

£1,700

A rare Imperial 'twelve symbol' blue silk dragon robe: A rare Imperial 'twelve symbol' blue silk dragon robe, longpao, Jiaqing - Daoguang period, first half of the 19th century, woven with three colour gold threads in the kesi technique and with red, copp

5 days LeftA rare Imperial 'twelve symbol' blue silk dragon robe

£32,000

CHANEL CASHMERE AND SILK FITTED JACKET SZ 36: CHANEL CASHMERE AND SILK FITTED JACKET SZ 36 -VERY GOOD PREOWNED CONDITION

May 27, 2024CHANEL CASHMERE AND SILK FITTED JACKET SZ 36

$225

STEVE BOQUE'S LEATHER MOTORCYCLE CLUB VEST, C. 1960: STEVE BOQUE'S LEATHER MOTORCYCLE CLUB VEST, C. 1960, SIZE M

2 days LeftSTEVE BOQUE'S LEATHER MOTORCYCLE CLUB VEST, C. 1960

$35

Neiman Marcus Leather and Fur Jacket: Neiman Marcus Leather and Fur Jacket, labeled, interior zip pocket, no size, l. 27 in., w. 18 1/2 in. Condition: Good/Fair; light marks to suede.

7 hrs LeftNeiman Marcus Leather and Fur Jacket

$60

Recommended Fashion

1 day LeftBREITLING Old Navitimer A13324 Men's SS Watch Automatic Silver Dial

$800

Live NowLouis Vuitton Monogram Multicolor Speedy Noir M92644 Handbag Bag Black

$455

2 days LeftHERMES Birkin 30 Trace De Cuir Blue Ankle Palladium Hardware - D Stamp (around 2019) Women's

$235

1 day LeftLOUIS VUITTON Handbag Shoulder Bag Damier Speedy Bandouliere 25 Canvas Brown Women's N41368

$125

13 hrs LeftHERMES Kelly 2 Outer Sewing Ethane - Y Stamped (Around 2020) Women's Vaux Epson Bag

$510

Lot of assorted boxed perfume bottles,: Lanvin, Coty, Bibi, Evening in Paris, and more

5 days LeftLot of assorted boxed perfume bottles,

$140

3 days LeftThe Row Leather Half Moon Shoulder Bag

$26

Large lot of assorted perfume bottles and: accessories

5 days LeftLarge lot of assorted perfume bottles and

$25

2 days LeftPrada Galleria

$80

CHANEL BLACK QUILTED CAVIAR JUMBO CLASSIK: CHANEL BLACK QUILTED CAVIAR LARGE SIZE CLASSIK DOUBLE FLAP GOLD HARDWARE Jumbo Classic Flap shoulder bag from Chanel. Featuring black, caviar leather, diamond quilting, foldover top, signature interlo

2 days LeftCHANEL BLACK QUILTED CAVIAR JUMBO CLASSIK

$1,000

22 hrs LeftCHANEL Chain Shoulder Bag Navy Black Silver Matelasse Single Flap Leather Lambskin 2 Coco Mark Blue

$155

Lot of 14 perfume bottles: Val St. Lambert,: Czechoslovakia, Lundberg Studios, Moser, Baccarat, and others

5 days LeftLot of 14 perfume bottles: Val St. Lambert,

$160

2 days LeftCeline Horse Carriage Shoulder Bag

$16

May 29, 2024Christian Dior Designer Full Length Fox Fur Coat

$800

Lot of perfume bottles, stoppers, and: accessories

5 days LeftLot of perfume bottles, stoppers, and

$60

GROUPING OF VINTAGE LOUIS VUITTON MONOGRAM LUGGAGE: (7) Varying sizes from duffel to handbag. No LV labels. Dimensions: (largest) H 12" x W 22" x D 10" Condition: In various stages of wear including separating seams, stains, stuck zippers, and interior

6 hrs LeftGROUPING OF VINTAGE LOUIS VUITTON MONOGRAM LUGGAGE

$1,100

Female Fertility Fetish Figure, Luba, Zaire

Item Details

Description

African Tribal Art: Luba People, Zaire: Female Fetish Figure. Carved wood with attached animal horn at the crown of its head. Brass tacks adorn the forehead; a wrapped bundle held by a braided fiber cord rests on the pregnant stomach; a pointed object (a thorn?) protrudes from the navel; a patinated woven band/skirt surrounds the hips, and copper/metal rings adorn the ankles. Overall dark, fine patina. Mid 20th century.

21.5H x 5W x 5.5D (inches).

Private Collection, Massachusetts, Private Collection, New York

Condition

Good condition. There is a break in the cord which holds the wrapped bundle; the fabric is soiled/patinated.

NOTE: If documentation is not listed, the lot is sold without documents.

Please refer to our Terms and Conditions prior to bidding. Color fidelity of photos presented is not guaranteed. Lack of a condition statement does not imply that a lot is perfect. Please examine photos, read descriptions, and contact the Gallery with any questions prior to bidding. All sales are final. Winning bidders will be sent invoices from our gallery. Credit cards are accepted for invoices under $1000. Higher amounts must be paid by e-check or wire transfer.

https://youtu.be/_Pahgr-13AE

Buyer's Premium

Female Fertility Fetish Figure, Luba, Zaire

Name: Female Fertility Fetish Figure, Luba, Zaire
SKU: 149202513
Price: 100 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $600 - $900

See Sold Price

Starting Price $100

Sell a Similar Item

1 bidder is watching this item.

Shipping & Pickup Options

Item located in Franklin, MA, us

Offers In-House Shipping

Local Pickup Available

Payment

Accepts seamless payments through LiveAuctioneers

500 Gallery

Franklin, MA, United States

58 Reviews

1,280 Followers