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it combines most of the characteristics of Luba art
Museum für Volkerkunde
FETICHE SONGYE (Nkishi)
DIMENSIONS: 45
The absence of patina on the lower part of the sculpture is explained by the fact that the statues of this type were most often dressed in a long skirt in skin or textile
MC1879 Statue d'ancêtre BEMBE ancestor figure Congo Rdc CONGO RDC it combines most of theFor English, please have a look below. CONGO DRC BEMBE ancestor statue Beautiful sculpture with bold angular architecture For a piece with similar architecture, see Biebuyck, 1981, pages 71 to 75 According to the author, these statues were probably used by high ranking members of the Bwam association. The Bembe are established in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, north of Lake Tanganyika. (Not to be confused with the Beembe who are
