{"product_id":"antique-african-luba-baluba-figurine","title":"Antique African Luba Baluba Figurine","description":"WELCOME TO PAULSKI ART.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease Note: Signs of aging are to be expected alongside chips and cracks. These imperfections are common with most antique African figurines and only add character to the beauty of each item.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 17\" Tall x 9\" Wide x 4\" Deep \u003cbr\u003eAge: Early 20th Century, DRC\u003cbr\u003eMedium: Aged Wood with worn Patina\u003cbr\u003eCulture: Baluba \/ Luba\u003cbr\u003eGeography: Republic of the Congo\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Great Collector Item. ( Signs of aging, chips, minor cracks and damage are to be expected\/seen given the age. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBALUBA \/ LUBA\u003cbr\u003eBaluba\/Luba is one of the indigenous tribes from Katanga region which prospered in the Upemba Depression. The Baluba tribesmen speak Luba-Kasai, Luba-Katanga and Swahili. This is a tribe that for hundreds of years dominated the Katanga, Kasai and the Maniema regions in the central Republic of Congo. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs early as the 5th century AD, the Luba people were known to have identified themselves as a people and it is from around people that the tribe started dominating the Upemba region which is very rich in natural resources. Over the centuries, the mastery of trading activities helped the tribe trade for copper and other materials with people from as far as the Indian Ocean. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey did master the art of making exotic masks and figurines signifying the different gods in their culture. Indeed, the sculptures and the very divine masks are still present and are still revered as such by the people. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSHIPPING\u003cbr\u003eAll figurines will be shipped via UPS Ground. Please allow 3-4 business days for us to carefully pack and box each figurine. Shipping timeframes will vary based on location. Typical transit times range between 4-9 business days. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRETURNS\u003cbr\u003eReturns are not accepted for most of our collector\/antique pieces and all sales are final. If you have any questions, please let us know.","brand":"Paulski Art ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43040628932721,"sku":null,"price":248.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0071\/6816\/3953\/files\/antique-african-luba-baluba-figurine-3029383.jpg?v=1783013601","url":"https:\/\/www.paulskiart.com\/products\/antique-african-luba-baluba-figurine","provider":"Paulski Art ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}