A Hemba Singiti Male Shrine Effigy
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A tall carved wooden male effigy with deep well handled surface and classic form. This idealized portrait commemorated and honored the lifetime accomplishments of a deceased male ancestor. With its serene expression, fine beard, high forehead, and elaborate cross-shaped hairstyle, the figure embodies the composure of a respected elder. As a spiritual mediator between the living and the dead, it was preserved with other such objects on a shrine. The idol measures 25 x 7.5 x 6 inches. Hemba peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. Provenance: A Private NYC collection.
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Good, well handled
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A Hemba Singiti Male Shrine Effigy
Estimate $800 - $1,500
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