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Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
Stool Figure
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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
    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.
    On View
    On view
    Collections
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Luba people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Bamileke people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Benin Kingdom
    probably 19th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    17th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Asante people
    ca. 1960
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Bozo people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Bamana people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Chokwe people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Marajoara
    ca. 1000-1400
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Taino
    ca. 1000-1500
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Dogon people
    20th century