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Power Figure - Wood - Babembe / Bembe - DR Congo

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Power Figure - Wood - Babembe / Bembe - DR Congo

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Description

Powerful ancestor figure from the Babembe people of DR Congo. Good aged patina with beautifull scarifications pn the belly.
The function of Bembe art is said to be primarily concerned with contacting ancestors and seeking their assistance, which accords in general terms with other accounts testifying to use of figures to endow hunters and warriors with good fortune before combat or hunting expeditions.
Good condition with traces of wear and tear and a beautiful patina.

Provenance: Manfred Sch?fer collection, ex- gallery owner from Ulm, Germany.

Including professional custom made stand.

Object

Power Figure

Ethnic group:

Bembe

Country:

DR Congo

Material:

Wood

Estimated period:

Mid 20th century

Sold with stand:

Yes

Dimensions:

21x8x8 cm

Weight:

250 gram

Condition:

Good condition, used with some signs of wear

Reserve: $80.00

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