Beautiful serene Hemba figure from DR Congo. 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. Nice old aged patina
Provenance: private collection from the Netherlands
| Object: |
Ancestor Figure |
| Ethnic group: |
Hemba |
| Country: |
DR Congo |
| Material: |
Wood |
| Period: |
Mid 20th century |
| Sold with stand: |
No |
| Dimensions: |
33x12x10 cm |
| Weight: |
900 gram |
| Condition: |
Good condition, used with sclear signs of wear |
Mask - Wood - Tetela - Congo
