Fetish - Bembe - DR Congo





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Description from the seller
Congo DRC
Bembé
Wood
Height: 215mm + base 35mm
Width: 75mm
Depth: 60mm
The Bembe of Congo (or Babembe) are a Central African people, mainly present in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, especially in the provinces of South Kivu and Fizi.
The Bembe belong to the great group of Bantu peoples. They speak a Bantu language called Kibembe.
Social organization:
Their society is organized around clans and chieftains. Traditional chiefs still play an important role in managing communities.
Culture
The Bembe have a rich culture with:
- traditional dances and music
- rites related to ancestors
- important community ceremonies
Packages are sent from Monday to Saturday with insurance and tracking number.
Delivery between 1 to 3 days in France with Chronopost, 2 to 5 days in the entire European Union.
Delivery in the rest of Europe and worldwide with Colissimo International.
We speak english
Mask African art African mask art arte de máscaras africanas arte delle maschere africane
statue African art Arte de estatuas africanas arte delle statue africane African mask art
Máscara de estatua de galería de arte africano
Seller's Story
Congo DRC
Bembé
Wood
Height: 215mm + base 35mm
Width: 75mm
Depth: 60mm
The Bembe of Congo (or Babembe) are a Central African people, mainly present in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, especially in the provinces of South Kivu and Fizi.
The Bembe belong to the great group of Bantu peoples. They speak a Bantu language called Kibembe.
Social organization:
Their society is organized around clans and chieftains. Traditional chiefs still play an important role in managing communities.
Culture
The Bembe have a rich culture with:
- traditional dances and music
- rites related to ancestors
- important community ceremonies
Packages are sent from Monday to Saturday with insurance and tracking number.
Delivery between 1 to 3 days in France with Chronopost, 2 to 5 days in the entire European Union.
Delivery in the rest of Europe and worldwide with Colissimo International.
We speak english
Mask African art African mask art arte de máscaras africanas arte delle maschere africane
statue African art Arte de estatuas africanas arte delle statue africane African mask art
Máscara de estatua de galería de arte africano
