Bembe / Hemba Spoon, DRC, Congo - African Art Tribal Art
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Description
Establish on the spoon, this effigy of ancestor, soberly represented, adopts the classical attitude, hands positioned near the abdomen, legs semi-flexed on broad feet. The ovoid facial features are finely sculpted, offering detail of lips, philtrum, and heart-engraved orbits. The polished surface has mahogany reflections.(Source: "Treasures of Africa, Museum of Tervuren)
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Stand not included. A custom base can be ordered separately.
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Bembe / Hemba Spoon, DRC, Congo - African Art Tribal Art
Estimate $256 - $294
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