Luluwa Statue - Congo

Large LULUWA statue in heavy carved and patinated wood, height 110 cm Figure of warrior leader having reached the highest degree of initiation, that of a leopard attested by the numerous insignia he wears on him: the leopard skin apron, the helm , the sword, the necklace. It is likely that this type of statuette had the function of protecting the person of the leader and contributing to the prosperity of the kingdom. Tribal scarifications on the face, very elaborate, constitute the distinctive sign of local affiliations. I point out a few cracks in the wood and small accidents on the shield with a few missing parts and also a missing part on the left foot. This piece is similar to that which appears in the Mazenod (same workshop?) Free shipping within the European Union 500 euros for International