Fetish - Bembe - DR Congo





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Description from the seller
Congo DRC
Bembé
Wood
Height: 215mm + base 20mm
Width: 75mm
Depth: 60mm
The left arm has been neatly reattached, see photos.
The Bembé of Congo (or Babembé) are a people of Central Africa, mainly present in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, especially in the South Kivu and Fizi provinces.
The Bembé belong to the great group of Bantu peoples. They speak a Bantu language called Kibembe.
Social organization:
Their society is organized around clans and chiefships. The traditional chiefs still play an important role in the management of communities.
Culture
The Bembé 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 in 1 to 3 days in France via Chronopost, 2 to 5 days in the entire European Union.
Delivery to the rest of Europe and around the world via Colissimo international.
We speak english
Mask African art Afrikaans: African mask art arte de máscaras africanas arte delle maschere africane
statue african art Arte de estatuas africanas arte delle statue africane Afrikanische Maskenkunst
Máscara de estatua de galería de arte africano
Seller's Story
Congo DRC
Bembé
Wood
Height: 215mm + base 20mm
Width: 75mm
Depth: 60mm
The left arm has been neatly reattached, see photos.
The Bembé of Congo (or Babembé) are a people of Central Africa, mainly present in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, especially in the South Kivu and Fizi provinces.
The Bembé belong to the great group of Bantu peoples. They speak a Bantu language called Kibembe.
Social organization:
Their society is organized around clans and chiefships. The traditional chiefs still play an important role in the management of communities.
Culture
The Bembé 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 in 1 to 3 days in France via Chronopost, 2 to 5 days in the entire European Union.
Delivery to the rest of Europe and around the world via Colissimo international.
We speak english
Mask African art Afrikaans: African mask art arte de máscaras africanas arte delle maschere africane
statue african art Arte de estatuas africanas arte delle statue africane Afrikanische Maskenkunst
Máscara de estatua de galería de arte africano
