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The Mintadi (singular: Ntadi) are commemorative stone statues
In the culture of the Kongo people, graves are places of contact between the living and the spirits
These sculptures, which represent respected figures,
are placed there, along with the deceased's personal belongings
The Bas-Congo stone statues are generally attributed to the Bakongo
1.3kg
19 cm in height, 8 cm in width

Les Mintadi (singulier: Ntadi) sont des statues commémoratives en pierre
Dans la culture des peuples Kongo, les tombes sont des endroits de contact entre les vivants et les esprits
Ces sculptures, qui représent des personnages respectés,
y sont déposées, ainsi que des objets personnels du défunt

Les statues en pierre du Bas-Congo sont généralement attribuées aux Bakongo

1.3kg
19 cm de hauteur 8cm de largeur 

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Ntadi: stone commemorative statue - Bakongo - DR Congo

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Ntadi: stone commemorative statue - Bakongo - DR Congo

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