Description
CONGO DRC
ANCESTOR FIGURE (SINGITI) HEMBA
The Hemba are people living in the province of Katanga (Congo Rdc) between
the Congo River and the Lake Tanganyika.
They are geographically and culturally close to the Luba.
Their ancestors figures are famous.
They represent the deceased leaders and, venerated by the entire tribe, they help their successors to legitimize their political power.
CHARACTERISTICS :
TYPE OF OBJECT : Statue, figure.
ETHNICAL GROUP : Hemba, Bahemba
ORIGINE : Democratic Republic of Congo
DRC (ex Belgian Congo, ex Zaire)
MATERIAL : Wood
DIMENSIONS : About 11 1/4 inches high (28.5 cm)
About 12 3/4 inches high with the base (32.5 cm)
CONDITION : Bad
Please have a look on pictures
Reserve: $175.00
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Singiti HEMBA Ancestor Figure Statue Sculpture Congo African Tribal Art 1631
Estimate $200-$250
Starting Price
$85
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