Very Fine Hemba Singiti Ancestor sculpture, African Art

A Tall and refined carved wooden male ancestor with classic facial features, ceremonial cap, carved beard and serene facial expression. Among the Hemba, ancestor effigies are called Singiti. These fig

Old and authentic example of the Arts of the Hemba peoples of the DRC / Congo, central Africa. The sculpture is of a Chief or Ancestral Spirit. Not every Hemba chief was honored with such a depiction.

Carved from a single piece of dense and heavy wood, this finely crafted effigy of a Male ancestor with split horn like coiffure, chiseled beard and a bold stocky stance with a well handled surface pat

A very finely carved wooden ancestor sculpture with enlarged head and very serene facial treatment, with down cast eyes and somber aesthetic. Hemba peoples, DRC/Congo, Africa. The Statue measures 23 i

A lovely carved wooden male effigy with excellent facial features and overall form, well handled surface patina. The figure measures 25 inches tall x 5.25 inches wide. Baule peoples, Ivory Coast, Afri

A Lovely carved wooden male ancestor effigy with a wonderful gesture of an outstretched hand, long beard in hand, raised scars. elaborate and detailed coiffure and shown seated, possibly the image of

A very finely carved wooden effigy of a female ancestor with raised scar designs and a well handled surface patina. Such mipasi figures are kept by the ruling elders. The figures are believed to embod

A Lovely carved wooden female effigy with stylized coiffure and incised tribal scars. Chokwe peoples,Angola, Africa. The figure has been custom mounted to a display stand and measures 10.5 inches itse

A handsome carved wooden male ancestor sculpture with long beard and ornate decorative elements. Baule peoples, Cote D'ivoire, West Africa. The sculpture measures 21 inches tall.

This is a very fine and vintage Senufo ancestor sculpture, Mali, Africa. Carved from a single piece of wood with a well handled and Oily patina, note the wonderful stylized face and form, a Gorgeous e

CONGO DRC Cute Ancestor Figure (Singiti) The Hemba are a people living in the province of Katanga (Congo Rdc) between the Congo River and the Lake Tanganyika.They are geographically and culturally clo

CONGO DRC Powerful Ancestor Figure (Singiti) Hemba ancestors figures are famous.They represent the deceased leaders and, venerated by the entire tribe, they help their successors to legitimize their p

Title: Large Singiti HEMBA ancestor figure head Congo DRC African Tribal Art 1434 Provenance/Additional Info: CONGO DRC HEMBA LARGE HEAD Superb head, imposing, which gives off an impression of majesty

CONGO DRCHEMBA Ancestor FigureBeautiful classic style ancestor statueIts slightly inclined head accentuates the feeling of serenityThe Singiti, the Hemba ancestors figures are famous.They represent th

CONGO DRC Large Ancestor Figure (Singiti) Hemba ancestors figures are famous.They represent the deceased leaders and, venerated by the entire tribe, they help their successors to legitimize their poli

CONGO DRC HEMBA Ancestor Figure (Singiti) Hemba ancestors figures are famous.They represent the deceased leaders and, venerated by the entire tribe, they help their successors to legitimize their poli

A Well weathered and worn sculpture of a Chief or Ancestral Spirit. Not every Hemba chief was honored with such a depiction. Such commissions were divinely sanctioned when a sitting chief was visited

This is a very fine vintage wood sculpture from the Hemba of the Congo, Central Africa. Carved from a single piece of wood with an undeniable well worn smooth honey colored patina from handling over m

This is a very fine vintage wood sculpture from the Hemba peoples, Central Africa. Carved from a single piece of wood with an undeniable well weathered patina from handling over many years. The Statue

This is a very fine and vintage Ancestor sculpture from the Azande peoples, DRC / Congo central Africa. Carved from a single piece of wood with a well handled and weathered surface patina, adorned wit

This is a very fine and vintage Ancestor sculpture from the Baga peoples of Guinea, West Africa. Carved from a single piece of wood with a well handled and weathered surface patina. Such sculptures we

This is a very fine and vintage ancestor female ancestor sculpture from the Senufo peoples of west Africa. carved from a single piece of wood with an undeniable well handled and worn surface patina, a

This is a carved wooden commemorative portrait of a chief or important ancestor known as a "Singiti" sculpture from the Hemba peoples, of the DRC/ Congo, central Africa. carved from a very heavy dense

A Weathered and worn older wood sculpture with well handled surface patina and some erosion, loss to arm. hemba peoples, DRC/ Congo. Africa. The figure of a male ancestor measures 18 inches tall.