Mc1823 Statue d'ancêtre Singiti Hemba Ancestor Figure Congo Drc CONGO RDC by others as a neighboring

by others as a neighboring tribe sharing with them cultural and stylistic characteristics

Very nice carving Mankishi (plural of "Nkishi") are figures of power

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43 cm with the base CONDITION: Fair

TYPE OF OBJECT: Scepter

Mc1823 Statue d'ancêtre Singiti Hemba Ancestor Figure Congo Drc CONGO RDC by others as a neighboringFor English, please have a look below CONGO DRC HEMBA ancestor statue (Singiti) Atypical by its hairstyle, or rather by its absence of elaborate hairstyle as one generally observes them on these statues of ancestors. This singiti simply presents partial baldness The Singiti, statues of Hemba ancestors are famous. They represent deceased chiefs venerated by the tribe, they help their successors to legitimize their political power. They give off an