Maternity figure – Glass, Wood – Phemba – Yombe – Congo
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Title: Maternity figure – Glass, Wood – Phemba – Yombe – Congo DRC Provenance/Additional Info: Interesting Mother figure who is breastfedding their 2 children.
The mother figure has typical eyes made from glass.
Phemba, also known as Yombe maternity figures, refers to sculptural objects that depict the figures of a mother and child.
Phemba are iconic examples of Kongo art and reflect the degree to which women are treasured in Kongo culture, not just for their fecundity, but as seers and guardians of the spirit.
Kongo societies trace their descent through the female line of ancestors.
Object
Maternity Figure
Ethnic group: Yombe
Country: DR Congo
Material: Wood
Period: Second 20th century
Sold with stand: No
Dimensions: 35x11x11 cm
Weight: 860 gram
Condition: Fair condition, used with some signs of wear
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The mother figure has typical eyes made from glass.
Phemba, also known as Yombe maternity figures, refers to sculptural objects that depict the figures of a mother and child.
Phemba are iconic examples of Kongo art and reflect the degree to which women are treasured in Kongo culture, not just for their fecundity, but as seers and guardians of the spirit.
Kongo societies trace their descent through the female line of ancestors.
Object
Maternity Figure
Ethnic group: Yombe
Country: DR Congo
Material: Wood
Period: Second 20th century
Sold with stand: No
Dimensions: 35x11x11 cm
Weight: 860 gram
Condition: Fair condition, used with some signs of wear
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic.
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.
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Maternity figure – Glass, Wood – Phemba – Yombe – Congo
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