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212 - Male ancestral figure, Hemba, Democratic Republic of the Con…
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Estimate €400 - €600
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Description
Male ancestral figure, Hemba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, wood, H. 30 cm × W. 7 cm (on a plinth). Ancestor effigies are very common amongst the Hemba people. They represent deceased chiefs who are revered by the tribe, and help their successors to legitimise their political power.
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About the sale African Art No. 4
Auction location
Auction time 07/17/2026 at 8:00 PM
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