Luba OLD Female Spoon Antique African Ladle Congo

A Fine Old Luba Ladle Spoon, Female Bust w/ Cross Coiffure
Antique African Art - Tribal Sculpture - Democratic Republic of Congo Zaire

Collected from the: Luba peoples of the Democratic Republic of Congo Zaire, Central Africa
Material: Hardwood, pigmented oil, skin oil
Period: Early to mid 20th century
Dimensions: 12.25" height, 3.25" width, 1.5" depth; weight is 5.4 ounces
Condition: Excellent. From a private Seattle collection, exquisite signs of age and wear from frequent handling and extensive tribal use, minor surface nicks and wear bear significant patination to the exposed wood with liberal traces of skin oil residue throughout.

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