Luba Shankadi (?) wooden recipient with figurative handle with glassbeads. Luba People, DRC.
1st half 20th Century or earlier
Wood, glass beads
12 x 25 cm
4 3/4 x 9 7/8 in
4 3/4 x 9 7/8 in
10067
Vendu
Very good condition overall. A few chips, Very well-preserved red and blue glass beads. There is an inscription on a sticker on the base 'HERBERT BALER U-H2 LUBA'.
Provenance
Collection Herbert Baker (1924-2001), Chicago / Los Angeles-Collection privée, Paris