African Tribal Art - Hemba Singiti Ancestor Statue

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African Tribal Art - Hemba Singiti Ancestor Statue

Name: African Tribal Art - Hemba Singiti Ancestor Statue
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: 9RWVOISPUD
Price: 490 EUR
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By Gallery Essentiel

490 €

Period 20th century

Style Tribal Art

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Ex-collection of Belgian African art.

The Hemba, established in the south-east of Zaire on the right bank of the Lualaba, have for a long time been influenced by the neighboring Luba empire, which has had a profound impact on their culture, religion and art. At the heart of Hemba society, ancestor worship occupies a prominent place, although the associated sculptures were initially attributed to the Luba. Genealogy plays a central role in securing privileges and land distribution, imbuing all aspects of the community with the authority of ancestors, seen as having influence over justice, medicine, law, and sacrificial rituals.
The singiti statues were entrusted to the custody of the fumu mwalo, hereditary chief, and were honored during ceremonies during which sacrifices were dedicated to them. Alongside the authority of hereditary chiefs, secret societies, such as the bukazanzi for men and the bukibilo for women, played a significant role within the clan. (Sources: “Treasures of Africa, Tervuren Museum”; “Tribal Art of Black Africa” by J.B. Bacquart; “Congo River” by F. Neyt; “100 people of Zaire and their sculpture” by M.L. Félix)

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Additional Information

Condition	As is
Ethnic group	Hemba - Emba
Style	Tribal Art (African Statues, Puppets, Dolls, Maternity of Tribal Art Style)
Period	20th century (African Statues, Puppets, Dolls, Maternity 20th century)
Country of origin	Congo
Width (cm)	14
Height (cm)	50
Materials	Wood
Internal reference	PA27