Title

LUBA Culture Of Arts in South-Central Democratic Republic of the Congo- (Ancestor Figure)

Creator

Prairie View A&M University

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Creation Date

2003

Description

The traditional wood carvings are for ancestor and spirit cults, for initiation, medical and divination purposes. The ancestor figures are characterized by elaborate scarification patterns on the body.

Culture and Traditions

Luba people or Baluba are an ethno-linguistic group indigenous to the south-central region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Donation Details

Michael Wasserman donated in the year 2002.

Notes

The Appraised Amount is $30,000.00

Date of Digitization

6/7/2022

Contributing Institution

J. B . Coleman Library

Rights

© 2021 Prairie View A & M University

Recommended Citation

Prairie View A&M University, "LUBA Culture Of Arts in South-Central Democratic Republic of the Congo- (Ancestor Figure)" (2003). African Sculptures and Masks. 11.
https://digitalcommons.pvamu.edu/african-sculptures-and-masks/11