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Ancestor with horseshoe forearms
Wood, old shiny brown and r…
See original version (French)
232
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Ancestor with horseshoe forearms
Wood, old shiny brown and r…
See original version (French)
Estimate €400 - €700
Voluntary lot
Description
Ancestor
with horseshoe forearms
Wood, old shiny brown and red patina
Hemba, Democratic Republic of Congo
26 x 5.5 cm
Among the Hemba, these statuettes were associated with ancestor worship and the memory of lineages. They represented respected figures, guarantors of spiritual balance and family continuity. The stable posture, the arms drawn back towards the body and the serene expression on the face give this sculpture a calm, meditative presence, enhanced by the harmonious balance of the volumes.
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