Luba Pendant Made from a Warthog Tusk, ca. 1900 - Lot 214

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Luba Pendant Made from a Warthog Tusk, ca. 1900 - Lot 214
Luba Pendant Made from a Warthog Tusk, ca. 1900 Anthropomorphic pendant attributed to the Luba people, Democratic Republic of the Congo, carved from a warthog tusk. The stylized female figure features an elaborate hairstyle, her arms drawn across her chest, and a skirt adorned with incised circular motifs. Two lateral perforations likely allowed the object to be suspended. Presented on a custom-made modern base. Details: Date: circa 1900, Origin: Luba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Material: warthog tusk, Height of pendant: 6 cm, Mounting: custom-made modern base, Regulatory status: material not subject to CITES, Condition: antique patina, signs of use, and minor wear.
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