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308 - HEMBA, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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Estimate €800 - €1,200
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Description
HEMBA, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Wood, black patina. This remarkable ‘Singiti’ ancestor statue, from the collection of the visual artist Alain Plouvier, is distinguished by the solemnity and majesty of the figure depicted. The power and authority emanating from this figure are characteristic of the role attributed to the Singiti, representations of prestigious ancestors amongst the Hemba. The figure may evoke the memory of a famous warrior, a clan founder or even a local chief, whose status and exploits were thus perpetuated within the community. First half of the 20th century. H. 50 cm. Provenance: Collection of the visual artist Alain Plouvier, Paris/Chédigny.
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Auction time 10/19/2026 at 9:00 AM
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