{"product_id":"luba-beaded-couple-figures-drc-african-wood-sculpture-congo-tribal-statue","title":"Luba Beaded Couple Figures DRC | African Wood Sculpture | Congo Tribal Statue","description":"\u003cp\u003eCelebrate love, royalty, and African artistry with this magnificent pair of Luba beaded couple figures from the Democratic Republic of Congo — where master carving meets the dazzling color and precision of traditional Luba beadwork in a single breathtaking work.\u003cbr\u003e\nAmong the Luba people of the DRC, beaded regalia was the exclusive language of royalty and high status. The heart-shaped chest collar and matching lower apron — densely worked in yellow, orange, sky blue, and multicolor seed beads in concentric bands — are directly drawn from the lupona prestige tradition, worn only by those of the highest rank. The figures' serene, composed expressions embody buya — Luba feminine grace and inner dignity. The prominent rounded belly on each figure speaks of fertility, abundance, and the sacred continuity of royal lineage.\u003cbr\u003e\nPresented as a matched pair, these figures represent the unity of partnership — two individuals of equal standing, equally adorned, equally powerful. Together they form a complete statement of Luba royal cosmology: beauty, fertility, and the bond between two souls.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe beadwork is fully intact and densely worked — a level of preservation that is genuinely rare and significantly adds to the piece's collectible value.\u003cbr\u003e\nAn extraordinary gift for weddings, anniversaries, or housewarmings — and a gallery-worthy centerpiece for any serious African art collection, Afrocentric interior, or curated home.\u003cbr\u003e\nDetails:\u003cbr\u003e\nMaterial: Hand-Carved Wood, Seed Beads (yellow, orange, blue, multicolor)\u003cbr\u003e\nSize: 21 x 19 x 4 inches (pair)\u003cbr\u003e\nOrigin: Democratic Republic of Congo (Luba People)\u003cbr\u003e\nDue to the handmade nature of this piece, slight variations in bead arrangement and wood finish make this pair entirely one of a kind.\u003cbr\u003e\nBring home more than sculpture — bring home a piece of living royalty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"kivuhome","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48833115324635,"sku":null,"price":413.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/1951\/3051\/files\/il_fullxfull.8073952680_3jem.jpg?v=1780386808","url":"https:\/\/kivuhome.com\/nl\/products\/luba-beaded-couple-figures-drc-african-wood-sculpture-congo-tribal-statue","provider":"kivuhome","version":"1.0","type":"link"}