Kneeling Female Kuba Figure, D.R. Congo

Description of Significance:

The Kuba people of the Democratic Republic of Congo created this exquisite sculpture of a serene, pregnant woman in a kneeling position. The woman has a long torso, slender limbs, and a large head, creating a distinctive aesthetic. She is depicted wearing a decorated skirt and a band around her midsection, with the rest of her body left uncovered, which is in keeping with the traditional style of the Kuba.

The Kuba tribe is a vast ethnic group that is composed of several smaller entities that are quasi-autonomous within the Kuba polity. These entities share genetic and artistic similarities. The sculpture is an excellent example of Kuba art, characterized by its intricate details and masterful craftsmanship.

The figure likely represents a queen or another high-ranking personage, as suggested by her regal posture and serene expression. The sculpture's artistic and aesthetic qualities make it a visually captivating and impressive piece of African art.

Origin:

• Handcrafted in the D. R. Congo

Dimensions (in inches):

• Depth: 6"
• Width: 5"
• Height: 16" 

Materials: 

• Indigenous wood

About Antique African Art:

Hemingway Gallery regards antique African art as the best artistic expression of aesthetic beauty and storytelling throughout the known history of art. Aside from artistic taste, African art accrues value in different ways than other genres, including use in ceremonial settings as well as age. 50 years can be regarded as old or antique when it comes to wood masks and totems. Hemingway Gallery provides both authoritative insight and context into each artifact in the collection, possessing and readily exhibiting direct, intimate knowledge of the source and pedigree. The goal is to preserve and curate one-of-a-kind artifacts of importance while creating a platform for the acquisition of spectacular unique pieces within financial reach.

Our Pricing:

Hemingway Gallery ethically sources all the fine art in our collection. Our pricing correlates directly to the asking prices of artists, artisans and art dealers in the various African countries we collect from and the costs of importing the artwork to the U.S. We need to change the idea that artists should be paid pennies for their fine art just because it comes from Africa. Paying a fair price in Africa  is our number one priority and our pricing reflects that. 

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Further Information:

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