{"product_id":"luba-bowl-bearer-mboko-14-congo-hand-carved-wood-statue-tribal-decor","title":"Luba Bowl Bearer Mboko – 14\" Congo Hand-Carved Wood Statue – Tribal Decor","description":"Elevate your space with this magnificent Luba bowl bearer (Mboko), designed to bring deep cultural narrative, exceptional form, and a rich sculptural presence into your home. Standing at 14 inches, this hand-carved wooden masterpiece serves as a sophisticated focal point for a luxury living room, executive suite, or curated art collection.\n\nThis sculpture is inspired by the sacred, high-status court traditions of the Luba people from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Known as a mboko, these caryatid bowl-bearing figures are among the most significant insignia of royal authority and divination practices within Luba culture. The figure represents a powerful female medium or ancestor spirit, acting as a guardian of sacred kaolin clay used during investiture and healing ceremonies. This specific piece features a seated female figure balancing an unusual, elaborately carved double-bowl configuration on her lap. The bowls are deeply incised with intricate, cross-hatched geometric patterns that contrast beautifully with the rich, aged dark patina and natural, time-weathered textures of the dense hardwood.\n\nPerfect for adding an authentic touch of ethnographic history to a modern study, luxury living room console, or professional office display. Its striking silhouette and deep cultural heritage add instant character to minimalist, contemporary, or Afrocentric interiors.\n\nDetails:\n\nMaterial: 100% Hand-carved Wood \u0026amp; Natural Pigments\n\nSize: 14 x 8 x 9 inches\n\nOrigin: Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo)\n\nPlease Note: This standalone sculpture features an integrated base carved as part of the piece; it does not include an additional display stand or mounting hardware.\n\nDue to the handmade nature of this item, each piece features unique variations in the wood grain, hand-incised geometric details, and aged textures that make your figure a truly one-of-a-kind treasure.\n\nBring home more than decor—bring home a piece of artistry and royal legacy.","brand":"kivuhome","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48945495998683,"sku":null,"price":435.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/1951\/3051\/files\/8c442f17-il_fullxfull.8203715366_o36d.jpg?v=1783323889","url":"https:\/\/kivuhome.com\/fr\/products\/luba-bowl-bearer-mboko-14-congo-hand-carved-wood-statue-tribal-decor","provider":"kivuhome","version":"1.0","type":"link"}