Luba Figure Pottery Statue African Terracotta Sculpture

An Old Luba Seated Female Bearer Pottery Figure, Terracotta Statue
Antique African Art - Tribal Sculpture - Democratic Republic of Congo Zaire

Origin: Luba peoples of the Upemba Basin in the DRC Congo Zaire, Central Africa
Material: Terracotta, fired ceramic clay pottery
Period: Early 20th century, conservatively
Dimensions: 7.75" height, 4.5" width, 7" depth; weight is 2.70 pounds
Condition: Exceptional. Held in private collection, the condition of this piece remains unchanged from the time of its original 1950's field acquisition. Completely intact with NO evidence of damage or previous restoration noted; hairline age fissure at upper left shoulder is surface oriented only, structurally sound with significant patination throughout.

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