The Luba are a matrilineal culture who highly honor their female ancestors. Men may lead among the Luba, but they do so only through the sacred wisdom of women. Female kinship ties are also extremely important to social status. Luba wooden figures of adult women serve as shrine figures that depict important ancestors, and they also serve as illustrations for instructing … [Read more...] about Luba Culture Standing Female Wooden Figure: Researched, Conserved, and Restored by McKenzie Wixon