SOLD / SOLD! MC1569 Superb HEMBA Ancestor Head Congo DRC

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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 are famous. They represent deceased chiefs venerated by the tribe, they help their successors to legitimize their political power.

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CONGO DRC

HEMBA LARGE HEAD

Superb head, imposing, which gives 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

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.

Features:

TYPE OF OBJECT: Head, statue, figure.

ETHNIC GROUP: Hemba, Bahemba. .

ORIGIN: Democratic Republic of Congo.

DRC (ex Belgian Congo, ex Zaire).

MATERIAL: Wood.

DIMENSIONS: About 10 1/4 inches high.
15 3/4 inches with the base

CONDITION: Medium
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