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Stool Figure
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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Stool Figure

Artist/Maker (Democratic Republic of the Congo)
Dateearly 20th century
Mediumwood and pigment
DimensionsOverall: 18 1/8 x 6 3/8 x 6 1/2 in. (46 x 16.2 x 16.5 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings
Credit LineGift of George D. Locke
Terms
    Object number56.124.000
    On View
    On view
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    DescriptionThe historic Luba people are probably descended from the Kisalian culture, which dates from the 8th-10th century. The centralized hierarchic Luba Empire peaked in the 17th century but was later undermined by the Arab slave trade in the 19th century. Luba chiefs and kings make great use of the display of art such as this stool figure as insignia of their authority.

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