SOLD / SOLD! Large ancestor statue Singiti HEMBA Congo DRC ancestor figure MC1030

CONGO DRC

  

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

Their effigies of ancestors (Singiti) are famous. They represent deceased chiefs venerated by the tribe, they help their successors to legitimize their political power. They give off an impression of majesty and great serenity.

Imposing statue of ancestor "Singiti"
It is representative of one of the Southern Niembo styles, the style "Sayi"

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

Their ancestor 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.