Reliquary
Hemba · Democratic Republic of the Congo
Reference: RLC-31
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- Height
- 53 cm
- Material
- Wood, vegetable fibre cauris and pigments
Reliquary formed by the box, empty, intended to contain the relics relics, on which is a representation of an ancestor, whose cheeks are adorned by a…
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Full original description
Reliquary formed by the box, empty, intended to contain the relics relics, on which is a representation of an ancestor, whose cheeks are adorned by a fine beard, symbol of authority and respect. His chest carries a drawing in the form of spikes. From his waist hangs a raffia cap.
Further technical information
- Attributed period
- Mid-century XX.
Details transcribed from the original catalogue; they are not a recent physical inspection.
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Democratic Republic of the Congo. The country associated with the catalog is shown, not the current location of the piece.
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