KUBA ROYAL ALTAR IVORY STATUE. Carved to depict the goddess of the Kuba and child - 12 1/2 in. high. Estimate $2,200-3,000
NOTE: According to the Kuba people, the carved woman was the highest ranking person with regard to issues concerning the family especially helping in protection, solving infertility, good health and dealing with labor pains, though other consultations were always made