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147 - Standing ancestor figure with a gentle, introspective expres…
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Estimate €800 - €1,200
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Standing ancestor figure with a gentle, introspective expression. Wood, with an aged brown patina, signs of wear, cotton skirt, cracks. Hemba, Democratic Republic of the Congo. 46 x 18.5 x 11 cm Settled in the south-east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Hemba have developed a tradition of ancestor statuary linked to the cult of the singiti, memorial figures embodying deceased lineage chiefs. Preserved by initiated guardians, these sculptures served as a means of transmitting memory and legitimising authority. The serene treatment of the face, imbued with inner depth and restraint, helps to evoke an idealised ancestor, the guarantor of the group’s continuity.
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About the sale Journey Across the Continents (sale without live performance)
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Auction time 09/10/2026 at 1:00 PM
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