MC1481 Belle statue d'ancêtre Singiti Hemba beautiful ancestor figure CONGO RDC ex: Dartevelle (mentioned on the

ex: Dartevelle (mentioned on the document signed by Bob Berete)

It is representative of one of the Southern Niembo styles

Characteristics :

Stools are for the Luba the most important symbols of political powerTheir local name is Kipona or KihonaThe Luba are a great people in eastern DRC

MC1481 Belle statue d'ancêtre Singiti Hemba beautiful ancestor figure CONGO RDC ex: Dartevelle (mentioned on theFor English, please have a look below CONGO DRC Beautiful ancestor statue" Singiti " HEMBA Superb patina! The effigies of Hemba ancestors (Singiti) are famous. They represent deceased chiefs venerated by the tribe, they help their successors to legitimize their political power. They give off an impression of majesty and great serenity. The Hemba people live in eastern Congo DRC, between the Lualaba River (Congo River) to the west and Lake Tanganyka to