Lot n° 176
Estimation :
200 - 400
EUR
Anthropomorphic Luba jug - DR Congo - first half 20th centur - Lot 176
Anthropomorphic Luba jug - DR Congo - first half 20th century
Ceramic Luba ritual jug with globular body, tubular spout and arched handle connecting the shoulder to the neck. The cylindrical neck is decorated with incised geometric registers of vertical stripes, crosses and triangles. The removable lid is surmounted by a stylized human bust forming a female figure, with a face of schematized features and a hairstyle composed of braids in relief. The surface shows a patina of use with traces of firing and areas of darkening. Vessels of this type are associated with Luba traditions and may have been used for storing liquids or in ritual contexts.
Details: Height: 34 cm - Weight: 2.4 kg.
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