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The Yombé are established in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, north of Lake Tanganyika.

They regard themselves as descendants of the Lega, with whom they are culturally close. Thus, the Bwamè of the Bembe shares many points in common with the Bwami of the Lega.


Les Yombé sont établis dans l'est de la République démocratique du Congo, au nord du lac Tanganyika.

Ils se considèrent comme les descendants des Lega dont ils sont culturellement proches. Ainsi, le Bwamè des Bembe présente beaucoup de points communs avec le Bwami des Lega.


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Mask - Mayombé - Democratic Republic of the Congo

Fair condition -  heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing

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Wooden sculpture by the Mayombé from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, dating to 1940–1950, 40 cm high and 23 cm wide, in fairly good used condition with possible minor losses, sold without a stand.

Mask - Mayombé - Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Wooden sculpture by the Mayombé from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, dating to 1940–1950, 40 cm high and 23 cm wide, in fairly good used condition with possible minor losses, sold without a stand.

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