Ancient Yombe Statue - DR Congo (No reserve price)

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Ancient Yombe Statue, made of Madeira, from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, 22 × 10 × 11 cm, in excellent condition, dating to the late 20th century.

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Rare Yombe statue. well preserved. 22x10x11 cm

The Yombe (also called Bayombe, Mayombe or Yumbi) are a Bantu people belonging to the larger Kongo cultural group. In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), they mainly inhabit the dense Mayombe forest region and the northwest of the Central Congo province.

They have a social structure based on clans and lineages traced matrilineally.

They are widely celebrated for the richness of their artistic production in Central Africa.

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Rare Yombe statue. well preserved. 22x10x11 cm

The Yombe (also called Bayombe, Mayombe or Yumbi) are a Bantu people belonging to the larger Kongo cultural group. In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), they mainly inhabit the dense Mayombe forest region and the northwest of the Central Congo province.

They have a social structure based on clans and lineages traced matrilineally.

They are widely celebrated for the richness of their artistic production in Central Africa.

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Details

Number of objects
1
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Wood
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
Ancient Yombe Statue
Height
22 cm
Width
10 cm
Depth
11 cm
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