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CONGO DRC
BEMBE Ancestor Figure
Mizi or Mizimu
The Bembe are based in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, north of Lake Tanganyika. (Do not confuse them with the Beembe who sometimes also spell Bembe and who are a people of the Kongo group)
They see themselves as the descendants of the Lega of which they are culturally close. The Bwamé of the Bembe has much in common with the Bwami of the Lega
Characteristics:
TYPE OF OBJECT: Ancestor statue, figure.
ETHNICAL GROUP: Bembe,
ORIGINE: Democratic Republic of Congo.
DRC (ex Belgian Congo, ex Zaïre).
MATERIAL: Wood.
DIMENSIONS: About 13 3/4 inches high (35 cm)
CONDITION: Medium - bad
Please have a look on the pictures
Reserve: $450.00
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BEMBE Ancestor Figure
Mizi or Mizimu
The Bembe are based in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, north of Lake Tanganyika. (Do not confuse them with the Beembe who sometimes also spell Bembe and who are a people of the Kongo group)
They see themselves as the descendants of the Lega of which they are culturally close. The Bwamé of the Bembe has much in common with the Bwami of the Lega
Characteristics:
TYPE OF OBJECT: Ancestor statue, figure.
ETHNICAL GROUP: Bembe,
ORIGINE: Democratic Republic of Congo.
DRC (ex Belgian Congo, ex Zaïre).
MATERIAL: Wood.
DIMENSIONS: About 13 3/4 inches high (35 cm)
CONDITION: Medium - bad
Please have a look on the pictures
Reserve: $450.00
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic.
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.
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BEMBE Ancestor Figure from the East Congo Drc statue African Tribal Art 1473
US$450.00
US$700
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