Luba Peoples Baluba Pipe & Plexi Box from Democratic Republic of Congo

Antique Luba "Baluba" pipe featuring a carved wooden female spiritual medium. The female figure is kneeling on top of the furnace, has a torso decorated with characteristic scarifications along with hands placed under her breasts on both sides of her chest.

The pipe has a satin brown patina and being that it is comprised of a round gourd, it is mounted on an acrylic circular base inside a clear custom plexiglass box with an opaque white backside.

This used tribal pipe is a piece of art with great patina and some cracks from wear around the base of the gourd as noted in the pictures. It would present well as a free standing piece of art on a credenza or console table in a great room or entry. Perfect as a focal point in a variety of interior settings from Traditional, Tribal... to Eclectic or Boho. 

Place of Origin: Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)

Date of Manufacture: mid-20th Century

Condition: Very Good 

Wear: Condition is consistent with age and use. Please refer to pictures.

Dimensions:

Pipe: 11 in. H X 3 in. Diam.

Acrylic Box: 13.5 in. H X 5.5 in. W X 5.5 in. L

Reference: 

Pacific Luthern University

Brooklyn Museum

LACMA - Shaping Power: Luba Masterworks from the Royal Museum for Central Africa (Video)

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