Hemba - DR Congo
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Selected by Dimitri André
Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.
Estimate € 350 - € 400
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Description from the seller
DR Congo
Hemba
Wood on a wooden base
Height: 350mm
Width: 110mm
Length: 120mm
Weight: 1230g
African statue of the Hemba ethnicity from DR Congo, depicting a high-ranking person, probably a king.
Hemba statues with holes on the sides of the face and chest are likely ritual or ancestral effigies, where these holes may symbolize scarifications, ceremonial orifices, or purification elements, reflecting their spiritual and cultural importance in Hemba tradition.
This type of statue was used for ancestor worship. Holes at the level of the ears.
Beautiful patina of use.
The items are shipped with insurance and a tracking number.
Packages are shipped from Monday to Saturday. Delivery in France in 1 to 3 days via Chronopost, and between 2 and 5 days across Europe. Worldwide delivery with Colissimo International.
We speak english.
Seller's Story
Passionate about the Arts of the World and more particularly by African Art, buys from collectors, former civil servants, soldiers, health personnel, public works personnel who have worked in Africa and also in Ivory Coast with antique dealers and touts who travel all over West Africa to find quality objects.
Translated by Google TranslateDR Congo
Hemba
Wood on a wooden base
Height: 350mm
Width: 110mm
Length: 120mm
Weight: 1230g
African statue of the Hemba ethnicity from DR Congo, depicting a high-ranking person, probably a king.
Hemba statues with holes on the sides of the face and chest are likely ritual or ancestral effigies, where these holes may symbolize scarifications, ceremonial orifices, or purification elements, reflecting their spiritual and cultural importance in Hemba tradition.
This type of statue was used for ancestor worship. Holes at the level of the ears.
Beautiful patina of use.
The items are shipped with insurance and a tracking number.
Packages are shipped from Monday to Saturday. Delivery in France in 1 to 3 days via Chronopost, and between 2 and 5 days across Europe. Worldwide delivery with Colissimo International.
We speak english.
Seller's Story
Passionate about the Arts of the World and more particularly by African Art, buys from collectors, former civil servants, soldiers, health personnel, public works personnel who have worked in Africa and also in Ivory Coast with antique dealers and touts who travel all over West Africa to find quality objects.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Ethnic group/ culture
Hemba
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Authenticity
Original/official
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