VENDU / SOLD ! Imposante statue d'ancêtre HEMBA Singiti ancestor figure MC0843
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CONGO RDC
Imposante statue d'ancêtre " Singiti " HEMBA
Les Hemba sont un peuple vivant dans la province du Katanga (Congo Rdc) entre le fleuve Congo et le lac Tanganyika. Ils sont géographiquement et culturellement proches des Luba.
Leurs effigies d'ancêtres sont célèbres. Elles représentent les chefs décédés et vénérés par la tribu, elles aident leurs successeurs à légitimer leur pouvoir politique.
Caractéristiques:
TYPE D'OBJET: Statue.
GROUPE ETHNIQUE: Hemba, Bahemba.
PAYS D'ORIGINE: République Démocratique du Congo RDC
(ex Congo Belge, ex Zaïre).
MATERIAU: Bois.
DIMENSIONS: Hauteur 59.5 cm.
63.5 avec le socle
ETAT : Moyen - Correct
(Voir photos).
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Bibliographie / Bibliography:
- La grande statuaire Hemba du Zaïre, François Neyt, 1977,
UCL Louvain-La-Neuve.
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Pour d'autres objets Luba et Hemba
For other Luba and Hemba items
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Large Ancestor Figure (Singiti)
HEMBA
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 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. They give off an impression of majesty and great serenity.
Characteristics:
For other Luba and Hemba items
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CONGO DRC
Large Ancestor Figure (Singiti)
HEMBA
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 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. They give off an impression of majesty and great serenity.
Characteristics:
TYPE OF OBJECT: Head, statue, figure.
ETHNICAL GROUP: Hemba, Bahemba.
ORIGINE: Democratic Republic of Congo.DRC
(ex Belgian Congo, ex Zaïre).
MATÉRIAL: Wood.
DIMENSIONS: About 23 1/2 inches high.
25 " with the base
CONDITION : Medium - Correct
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