BEMBE Doll - BEMBE - Congo (No reserve price)
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Poupée BEMBE, an original fabric niombo from the Bwende culture in Congo, dating to the late 20th century, provenance Collection privée, dimensions 51 cm high by 29 cm wide by 21 cm deep, weight 940 g, in good condition.
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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 actually fabric sarcophagi designed to hold the remains of prestigious chiefs. During the funeral ceremonies, these large dolls were carried on litters.
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Dimensions: Height: 51 cm
Width: 29 cm
Depth: 21 cm
Weight: 940 g
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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 actually fabric sarcophagi designed to hold the remains of prestigious chiefs. During the funeral ceremonies, these large dolls were carried on litters.
Tags: object, cubism, collection, mask, statue, sculpture, figurine, art, primitive, traditional, tribal, USA, France, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Italy and others.
Dimensions: Height: 51 cm
Width: 29 cm
Depth: 21 cm
Weight: 940 g
Shipping within 24 hours of receiving your payment.
The parcel will be well packaged and secured. You will also receive the tracking code for the relevant package.
We ship packages worldwide.
Details
Indigenous object name
BEMBE
Number of objects
1
Country of Origin
Congo
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Fabrics
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
BEMBE Doll
Height
51 cm
Width
29 cm
Depth
21 cm
Weight
940 g
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
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