Luba Woman

Original Title

title unknown

Devised Title

Luba Woman

Date

unknown

Creator

unknown

Description

The sculpture created by an unknown artist 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.

Primary Subject

1900-1999 See all items with this value

Art 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

HBCU Identifier

pc156

HCAC Identifier

HCAC.TSU.0038

Contributing Institution

Texas Southern University