The unique piece shown in the picture is the exact item you will receive.
A classic female Hemba ancestor figure with hands placed on the chest, eyes half open. These figures are imbued with the nobility of ancestors increasing the family lineage. These figures would have been shown during important ceremonies aimed at strengthening the family's position. As a spiritual container, the figure would facilitate the connection between the world of the dead and that of the living. It has beautiful scarifications on the abdomen.
Material: Wood
Age: mid-20th century
Origin: Congo
Tribe: Hemba
Dimensions and Specifications - Shipment information
- Width: 18 cm
- Height: 43 cm
- Depth: 18 cm
- Weight (item packed): 4 kg
- Era: Début XXeme
- Style: Ethnic Arts - Tribal Arts
- France Delivery (Out of Corsica and Dom Tom): 2-3 weeks
The unique piece shown in the picture is the exact item you will receive.
A classic female Hemba ancestor figure with hands placed on the chest, eyes half open. These figures are imbued with the nobility of ancestors increasing the family lineage. These figures would have been shown during important ceremonies aimed at strengthening the family's position. As a spiritual container, the figure would facilitate the connection between the world of the dead and that of the living. It has beautiful scarifications on the abdomen.
