Kongo Maternity Statue 01 – Sacred Heritage of the Kongo People, Prestige Collection (Price on request)

In the heart of the prestigious Kongo kingdom (15th-19th centuries), maternity statues occupied a central place in spiritual and community rites. They represented the vital force of woman, guardian of the lineage and mediator between the ancestors and the living.

These sacred works, often placed in family shrines or used in ceremonies, served to protect newborns, bless fertility, and ensure the prosperity of the community. The female figure, seated in a dignified posture, embodies both maternal tenderness and the protective power of the Kongo ancestors.

The meticulous details – scarification, hieratic posture, and facial expression – testify to the spiritual importance of motherhood in Kongo cosmology. Far beyond art, this statue reflects a cultural and sacred heritage passed down through generations.

✨ An exclusive from the LuceArte Gallery Prestige Collection.

More than a work of art, a living legacy to contemplate, preserve and pass on.

Kongo Kingdom – Kongo People

Reserved for the Prestige Collection (unique piece).

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