Cup carrier Luba, Democratic Republic of the Congo Soft wood with beautiful dark patina and wear Late 19th - early 20th century H. 34.3 cm Provenance : - Werner Muensterberger, New York Merton D. Simpson, New York, 1962 - Allen Alperton (1920-2007), & Matty, New York, - Sotheby's, New York, May 18, 1992, no. 43 - Galerie Hélène et Philippe Leloup, New York/Paris, 1992 Publications : - Pining, Masterpieces of African Sculpture, New York, Joe and Emily Lowe Art Center, 1964, n°23 - Arts d'Afrique Noire, n°83, 1992 (pub. Hélène Leloup) - Feminité, Paris, Galerie Leloup, 2003, p. 103, n°49 Exhibitions : - Syracuse, Joe and Emily Lowe Art Center, Masterpieces of African Sculpture, Syracuse University School of Art, February 16-April 1, 1964 - Paris, Galerie Leloup, Féminité, June 2003

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