Statue of Worship
Bembe · Democratic Republic of the Congo
Reference: FET-12
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- Height
- 35 cm
- Material
- Wood, feathers, rope.
An ancient statue of bembe worship, representing an ancestor as indicated by his beard and the dignity that emerges from the figure. Hands on the sides…
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Full original description
An ancient statue of bembe worship, representing an ancestor as indicated by his beard and the dignity that emerges from the figure. Hands on the sides of the belly as a sign of peace and friendship. Beautiful patina for use darkened by time. The headdress has the shape of an inverted cone trunk with reliefs of points on the back. It carries feathers on the sides and magical load on the bottom ofLcorp, fastened with ropes. Ancient statue of bembe worship. Beautiful patina for use darkened by time.
Further technical information
- Attributed period
- Mid-century XX or earlier.
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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