Simona Oprea
Head of Oriental Art, Traditional Art & Carpets Evaluation Office; Chinese Language Certificate HSK 4
The photos of the lot are informative and indicative, and cannot provide a highly detailed view of the object from all angles. We recommend a careful physical inspection of the lot before bidding.
The photos of the lot are informative and indicative, and cannot provide a highly detailed view of the object from all angles. We recommend a careful physical inspection of the lot before bidding.
172. Lulua tribal mask, Congo, mid-20th century
Selling price
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EUR 450
Session
Thu, 15 July 2021 19:00
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The Lulua tribe people, also known as Bena Lulua, migrated from Western Africa during the 18th century and settled in the southern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (formerly Zaire). The population, counting about 300,000 people, is organized in small regional chiefdomes, and in times of crisis they elect a common leader. The role of the village chief is to ensure juridical, political and social cohesion. As with neighbouring tribes, their social structure is based on a caste system that includes nobles, warriors, freedmen, and slaves. Their economy is mainly based on agriculture, but they also trade. During the late 19th century, the Lulua culture underwent radical changes. In 1875, the Lulua king, Kalambam, introduced new social and religious regulations, including the ending of traditional palm-wine drinking, hemp smoking and the burning of all cult carvings.
Dimensions
width 29 cm, height 40 cm, custom 40 Ã 29 cm
Description
exotic wood, hand carved
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Detalii
The Lulua tribe people, also known as Bena Lulua, migrated from Western Africa during the 18th century and settled in the southern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (formerly Zaire). The population, counting about 300,000 people, is organized in small regional chiefdomes, and in times of crisis they elect a common leader. The role of the village chief is to ensure juridical, political and social cohesion. As with neighbouring tribes, their social structure is based on a caste system that includes nobles, warriors, freedmen, and slaves. Their economy is mainly based on agriculture, but they also trade. During the late 19th century, the Lulua culture underwent radical changes. In 1875, the Lulua king, Kalambam, introduced new social and religious regulations, including the ending of traditional palm-wine drinking, hemp smoking and the burning of all cult carvings.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For clarifications regarding the bidding procedure, hammer price costs, guarantee, payment, and collection terms for the winning lot, we recommend carefully reading/re-reading the Bidding Regulations.
For additional information regarding the lot and the auction, please contact the Art Consultants Department.
Dimensions
width 29 cm, height 40 cm, custom 40 Ã 29 cm
Description
exotic wood, hand carved
Brought to you by
Simona Oprea
Head of Oriental Art, Traditional Art & Carpets Evaluation Office; Chinese Language Certificate HSK 4
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