Luba Woman

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Original Title: title unknown
Devised Title: Luba Woman
Date: Unknown
Creator: Unknown See all items with this value
Description: This is a Luba sculpture from the Democratic Republic of Congo of a pregnant woman holding her stomach. The Luba are a matriarchal society and often create art centered around women, placing emphasis on their importance in their society. Some suggest that these figures are used to promote fertility.
Primary Subject: Unknown See all items with this value; Art See all items with this value; Family See all items with this value; Spirituality See all items with this value
Additional Subject: African art; Black art; Sculpture
Type: Sculpture
Medium: Wood
Additional Techniques: Carving
Measurements: 2 1/2 in x 10 in x 2 1/2 in
Format: JPEG; OBJ
HBCU Identifier: pc156
HCAC Identifier: HCAC.TSU.0038
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Contributing Institution: Texas Southern University