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The funeral rites of the Kingoyi district include the use of Niombo reliquary dolls created by the Bwende. These niombo are in fact fabric sarcophagi designed to house the remains of prestigious chiefs. During funeral ceremonies, these large dolls were carried on stretchers.

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Dimensions: Height: 45 cm
Width: 18 cm
Depth: 16 cm
Weight: 1669 g

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Les rites funéraires du district de Kingoyi incluent l'utilisation de poupées reliquaires niombo créées par les Bwende. Ces niombo sont en réalité des sarcophages en tissu conçus pour accueillir les dépouilles des chefs prestigieux. Lors des cérémonies funéraires, ces grandes poupées étaient transportées sur des brancards.

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Dimensions: Hauteur: 45 cm
Largeur: 18 cm
Profondeur: 16 cm
Poids: 1669 g

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BEMBE Doll - BEMBE - Congo  (No reserve price)

Late 20th century - Fabrics - Good condition

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Poupée BEMBE, a fabric reliquary doll from Congo, dating to the late 20th century, provenance Collection privée, dimensions 47 cm high by 29 cm wide by 14 cm deep, weight 770 g, in good condition.

BEMBE Doll - BEMBE - Congo (No reserve price)

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Poupée BEMBE, a fabric reliquary doll from Congo, dating to the late 20th century, provenance Collection privée, dimensions 47 cm high by 29 cm wide by 14 cm deep, weight 770 g, in good condition.

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