Beembe - DR Congo (No reserve price)

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Beembe statuette “Biteki” from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, an idealized ancestor figure with abdominal scarifications indicating initiation, used in fertility and healing rituals; carved in wood, 25 cm high, late 20th century, provenance Maison de vente aux enchères, sold with stand, in good condition.

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Statuette Beembé « Biteki » RC Statue destined for fertility and healing rituals

An idealized representation of an ancestor, it is the evocation of a hunter

The abdominal scarifications bear witness to the initiation to which this individual was subjected.

Statuette Beembé « Biteki » RC Statue destined for fertility and healing rituals

An idealized representation of an ancestor, it is the evocation of a hunter

The abdominal scarifications bear witness to the initiation to which this individual was subjected.

Details

Ethnic group/ culture
Beembe
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Good condition
Height
25 cm
Provenance
Auction house
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Private

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