Ancestor figure – Wood – Hemba – DR Congo

Large serene Hemba figure from DR Congo. Total height 58 cm and 6500 gram. Usually representing spirits or ancestors , these figures, male or female, exhibit a timeless, serene quality important to the Hemba people.
Good condition with traces of wear and tear.

The stylish figure has a clear powerful appearance holding a typical scepter in his hands.

Provenance: private collection from Germany.