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Petite Bena Lulua Statue 14″ DR Congo | African Art

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This statue was carved in the style of the Bena Lulua tribe from Democratic Republic of Congo. The figure has a shiny patina with some wear and tear. It stands 14 inches tall on its custom base an weighs 1 pound. Add this to your collection today.

Type of Object

Figure on custom Base

Country of Origin

DR Congo

Ethnicity

Bena Lulua

Material

Pigment, Wood

Approximate Age

Unknown

Height

14"

Width

3"

Depth

3"

Weight

1lb

Overall Condition

Good condition with minor imperfections and normal wear and tear.

Tribe Information

About the Bena Lulua People

“Lulua is an umbrella term, which refers to a large number of heterogeneous peoples who populate the region near the Lulua River; between the Kasai and Sankuru rivers. The Lulua people migrated from western Africa during the 18th century and settled in the southern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (formerly Zaire). They number 300,000 and live in small regional chiefdoms and in times of crisis elect a common leader. The role of the village chief is to insure juridical, political and social cohesion. During the late 19th century, Lulua culture underwent radical changes. In 1875, the Lulua king, Kalambam, introduces new social and religious regulations, which ended the traditional palm-wine drinking and hemp smoking.
Their economy is mostly based on agriculture, hunt and trade. Primarily farmers, Lulua women grow manioc as a staple crop, as well as beans, sweet potatoes, maize, yams, peanuts, and bananas. The men are responsible for clearing the forest and preparing the soil for cultivation. They also hunt, fish with nets, and trap animals in the surrounding forests. Salt is found in the region and is collected and sold to neighbors to generate income.”

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