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Large, Early & Fine Luba Wooden Carved Male - Arnovick

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Large, Early & Fine Luba Wooden Carved Male - Arnovick

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Description

Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Luba peoples, ca. 19th century CE. A large, hand-carved wooden human male figure, with hands on knees and enormous feet, standing atop a rounded piece of wood - all of this is carved of one piece, made from a found piece of wood. The face is sensitively carved with a pronounced nose and sunken features. Sprouting from the top of the head is a bunch of brown/black horsehair. Size: 6.3" W x 20.5" H (16 cm x 52.1 cm)

Provenance: Ex - Peter Arnovick collection, Los Altos, CA

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Condition

Age wear and cracking as shown; hair remains.

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Large, Early & Fine Luba Wooden Carved Male - Arnovick

Name: Large, Early & Fine Luba Wooden Carved Male - Arnovick
SKU: 48009119
Price: 195 USD
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Estimate $1,000 - $1,500

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