mbembe - DR Congo (No reserve price)

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Wooden mbembe reliquary fetiche from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, dating to 2000–2010, from a private collection, with dimensions 37 cm high by 14 cm wide by 8 cm deep, in good condition, sold without a stand.

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Reliquary fetish Mbembe from Congo used during the birth of princes in the chieftaincy to provide protection against evil spirits and blessings upon this Bembe chieftaincy. In this marvelous Bembe fetish piece, I will clarify some specific features. The artisan nails serve as protection against bad spirits. In a chieftaincy like Bembe, spiritual attacks are always present. That is why, on these artisan nails, you will see purification symbols to empower the new prince Mbembe. His eyes are made of ivory to give him very strong strength—strength comparable to that of an elephant, which we all know embodies great power.

Reliquary fetish Mbembe from Congo used during the birth of princes in the chieftaincy to provide protection against evil spirits and blessings upon this Bembe chieftaincy. In this marvelous Bembe fetish piece, I will clarify some specific features. The artisan nails serve as protection against bad spirits. In a chieftaincy like Bembe, spiritual attacks are always present. That is why, on these artisan nails, you will see purification symbols to empower the new prince Mbembe. His eyes are made of ivory to give him very strong strength—strength comparable to that of an elephant, which we all know embodies great power.

Details

Indigenous object name
mbembe
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
2000-2010
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Height
37 cm
Width
14 cm
Depth
8 cm
Provenance
Private collection
FranceVerified
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Objects sold
94.12%
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