BEMBE, Democratic Republic of the Congo. - Lot 111

Lot n° 111
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BEMBE, Democratic Republic of the Congo. - Lot 111
BEMBE, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Hardwood, dark reddish-brown patina, An effigy of an ancestor with a magico-religious function, depicting a standing male figure in a hieratic pose. In his right hand he holds a rifle, an attribute evocative of his status and the protective role associated with the figure. The torso and sides are covered with a rich network of carefully incised scarifications. The hairstyle consists of a broad sagittal crest, extended at the back by a long braid. First third of the 20th century, or earlier. H. 16 cm. (damage and missing parts). Expert: Christian NJIENSI
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