Les Phemba. Histoire de l’archéologie celle de la topographie

celle de la topographie

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Les Phemba. Histoire de l’archéologie celle de la topographieBeneath their peaceful mother child appearance, the phemba statuettes of the Yombe ethnic group (Democratic Republic of Congo, Congo, and Cabinda territory) raise many questions. These statuettes appeal to collectors with their universal theme of mother and childevoking gentleness and serenitytheir smooth, naturalistic appearance, and their discreet African "exoticism." Could African phemba have been inspired by European statues of Virgins and