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Antique Vintage African Wooden Carved Maternity Female Figure Statue Luba Songye 1889-1950
Subject Matter: Features a deeply stylized female figure with a prominent, round abdomen and hands poised at the belly, symbolizing fertility, maternity, and ancestral lineage.
Coiffure & Features: Intricately carved cross-hatched textured hairdo sweeping back into a large geometric diamond crest down the nape of the neck. Prominent facial features with carved eyes, nose, and mouth.
Material & Finish: Carved from a dense, dark hardwood mounted on a custom rectangular wood base. Displays an aged dark patina with natural grain splits and handling wear.
Stylistic Attribution: Shows strong stylistic affinities to Central African tribal art traditions (Democratic Republic of the Congo), particularly Luba, Songye, or related regional carving styles.
