Hemba (Democratic Republic of Congo)
Hard wood with dark natural patina H 63 cm Figure of an ancestor. South-eastern region of the Congo marked by the courses of the rivers Lualaba and Lomami. This is a male character depicted upright with his head support by a strong neck. He holds his arm away from his body with hands on his stomach, short legs without feet, supported by the circular base. His face is marked with large lips and eyes emphasised in an arch. His forehead encloses the typical “Katanga cross” hairstyle at the back. His thin beard, made with a double row of square engravings, is the characteristic reserved for high-ranking members.The entire work, with its volumes, express all the power of the Hemba portraits.
Hemba (Democratic Republic of Congo)
Hard wood with dark natural patina H 63 cm Figure of an ancestor. South-eastern region of the Congo marked by the courses of the rivers Lualaba and Lomami. This is a male character depicted upright with his head support by a strong neck. He holds his arm away from his body with hands on his stomach, short legs without feet, supported by the circular base. His face is marked with large lips and eyes emphasised in an arch. His forehead encloses the typical “Katanga cross” hairstyle at the back. His thin beard, made with a double row of square engravings, is the characteristic reserved for high-ranking members.The entire work, with its volumes, express all the power of the Hemba portraits.
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