SOLD / SOLD! MC1361 Rare anthropomorphic mask HEMBA anthropomorphic Mask Congo DRC

SOLD / SOLD! MC1361 Rare anthropomorphic mask HEMBA anthropomorphic Mask Congo DRC

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CONGO DRC

HEMBA anthropomorphic mask


Hemba anthropomorphic masks are rare,
they give off an impression of majesty and serenity

The Hemba people live in eastern Congo DRC, between the Lualaba River (Congo River) to the west and Lake Tanganyka to the east.
Their territory revolves around the Luika River which delimits the Hemba of the north and those of the south. They are therefore present in the south of the province of Maniema as well as in the north of the province of Tanganyka.
They are geographically and culturally close to the Luba

Masks of this type come from the south of their territory

Features:

ITEM TYPE: Mask
ETHNIC GROUP: Hemba, Bahemba.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Democratic Republic of Congo DRC
(ex Belgian Congo, ex Zaire).
MATERIAL: Wood.
DIMENSIONS: Height 25.5 cm.
CONDITION: Average
(See photos)
The base is not included

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Bibliography / Bibliography:


 - 100 peoples of Zaire and their sculpture. The handbook for collectors, scholars and students, Marc Leo Felix, Brussels: Zaire Basin Art History Research Foundation, 1987
- The great Hemba statuary of Zaire, François Neyt, 1977,
UCL Louvain-La-Neuve.
- The Intelligence of forms", An Artist collects African Art (Willy Mestach) Evan M. Maurer, the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, 1991
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CONGO DRC

Anthropomorphic HEMBA Mask

Anthropomorphic Hemba masks are rare,
they give off an impression of majesty and serenity

The Hemba live in eastern Congo DRC, between the Lualaba river (Congo river), to the west, and Lake Tanganyka, to the east
Their territory is articulated around the Luika river which delimits the Hemba of the north and those of the south. They are therefore present in the south of the province of Maniema as well as in the north of the province of Tanganyika.
They are geographically and culturally close to the Luba

Masks of this type come from the south of their territory



Features:

TYPE OF OBJECT: Mask
ETHNIC GROUP: Hemba, Bahemba. .
ORIGIN: Democratic Republic of Congo.
DRC (ex Belgian Congo, ex Zaire).
MATERIAL: Wood.
DIMENSIONS: About 10 inches high.
CONDITION: Medium
See pictures
Stand display is not included