AFRICAN OCEANIC AND PRE-COLUMBIAN ART April 13th 2024 at 2:00 PM CEST

Zemanek-Munster The Tribal Art Experts are holding the auction AFRICAN OCEANIC AND PRE-COLUMBIAN ART April 13th 2024 at 2:00 PM CEST.

Opening hours during the preview

10 until 12 April 2024
from 10 am to 5 pm
and by appointment

Female caryatid stool - D. R. Congo, Luba.
wood, pigments, old collection label, inscribed: "1.C.32736. Central Afrika. Congo. Manjema. Holz-Figur. Gesch. Leutnant v. Parish", on reverse: "Orig. N:113."; handwritten number in two places: "32736" and "...3273..."
The caryatid stool is the characteristic emblem of Luba rule, and served as a dwelling place for the king's spirit.

Female caryatid stool – D. R. Congo, Luba – Photo from Zemanek-Munster website, follow link https://www.tribal-art-auktion.de/en/auctions/object-detail/female-caryatid-stool-kipona-kihona-kikona-lupona-3050436/

The Significance of Caryatid Stools in Luba Kingship Rituals

The caryatid stool, a symbolic representation of Luba rule, was used as a spiritual dwelling for the king’s essence. The female figure supporting the seat embodies matrilineal descent, essential for legitimizing the monarchy. One important trait reflected on this piece is that the blending of masculine and feminine symbolism reflected the belief that power encompassed both genders. In addition, these stools were rarely utilized, often wrapped and safeguarded, only brought out for special occasions such as the inauguration of Luba leaders. Furthermore, during these ceremonies, the stool, placed on a leopard skin, marked the moment when the new ruler assumed authority, addressed as “mulopwe” for the first time, signifying his reign over the sacred bloodline.

Exclusive Exhibition and Auction of African, Oceanic, and Pre-Columbian Art in Munich

Artworks from Africa, Oceania, and pre-Columbian civilizations will be featured in a private collection in Munich, which has strong ties to the Linden-Museum and Ludwig Bretschneider. The collection includes carefully chosen pieces from Werner Zintl and Alexander Kubetz, as well as a first installment of fine ceramics from the Moche and Nazca cultures, sourced from Klaus Kalz’s estate.

If you are registered for the live auction, you can place bids online during the auction. Please register at least 24 hours before the auction! Here is where you can Register and read further information:

https://www.tribal-art-auktion.de/en/auctions/

An Auction not to be missed and put in your calendar AFRICAN OCEANIC AND PRE-COLUMBIAN ART April 13th 2024 at 2:00 PM CEST.

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