MC1783 Grande (67cm) statue d'ancêtre Hemba Singiti Figure Congo rdc MASQUE they could also be used

they could also be used during grade changes within the Bwami brotherhood

Leur culture

but it is difficult to define from which ethnic group it comes exactly

OBJECT TYPE: Loom pulley

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MC1783 Grande (67cm) statue d'ancêtre Hemba Singiti Figure Congo rdc MASQUE they could also be usedFor English, please have a look below CONGO DRC Large statue of ancestor HEMBA (Singiti) 67 cm The Singiti, statues of Hemba ancestors, are famous. They represent the deceased leaders venerated by the tribe, they help their successors to legitimize their political power. They give off an impression of majesty and great serenity. The Hemba people live in eastern Congo DRC, between the Lualaba River (Congo River) in the west and Lake Tanganyika in the