Sculpture Luba Mboko AAA911

A female Luba Mboko figure with a vessel

Presented by Versmissen, the Luba Mboko AAA911 sculpture comes from the Luba culture of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This mid-20th-century piece combines wood and rope. It depicts a seated female figure holding a round vessel that occupies a central place in the composition.

The carefully polished surface features a glossy patina and a brown colour. The face is finely carved, with closed eyes and an expression described as meditative or focused. This traditional figure is associated with the divination rituals of the Luba community. It measures 14 x 8 x 29,5 cm and bears the reference AAA911, which identifies it among Luba Mboko sculptures.

Features of the Luba Mboko AAA911 sculpture

• Seated female figure made of wood and rope
• Origin: Democratic Republic of the Congo
• Dimensions: 14 x 8 x 29,5 cm
• Glossy patina, closed eyes and round vessel
• Reference: AAA911