Statue of Ancestor
Bembe · Democratic Republic of the Congo
Reference: EMS-28
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- Height
- 54 cm
- Material
- Wood
Expression of dignity and serenity in this statue of ancestor belonging to a member of the secret Bwami society. These statues could only be possessed and…
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Full original description
Expression of dignity and serenity in this statue of ancestor belonging to a member of the secret Bwami society. These statues could only be possessed and used by an initiate. Hands on the sides of a prominent belly. Apparent virile limb. Barb in the form of a necklace that rounds the cheek. Monoblock Zocalo. Red wood with dark, rough patina, result of libations.
Further technical information
- Attributed period
- First third 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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