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CONGO DRC
Beautiful BASIKASINGO Ancestor Figure
Mizi or Mizimu
The Basinkasingo live in eastern Congo, north-west of Lake Tanganyka, in the Province of South Kivu, in the Territory of Fizi, and more precisely in the Sector of Lulenge.
They are named Pre-Bembe by some specialists like D. Biebuyck or considered as a Boyo (or Buyu) lineage by others (Nicolas de Kun, 1979)
Like the Hemba, (and the Boyo), their ancestor effigies are famous
Characteristics:
TYPE OF OBJECT: Ancestor statue, figure.
ETHNICAL GROUP: Basikasingo, Pre-Bembe,
Sikasingo, Kasingo.
ORIGINE: Democratic Republic of Congo.
DRC (ex Belgian Congo, ex Zaïre).
MATERIAL: Wood.
DIMENSIONS: About 21 1/4 inches high (54 cm)
CONDITION: Medium
Please have a look on the picture
Bibliography
- Statuary from the pre-Bembe hunters, Daniel P. Biebuyck, MRAC Tervuren, 1981
- The Tribal Arts of Africa, Jean-Baptiste Bacquart, Thames and Hudson, 1998
Reserve: $750.00
Shipping:Domestic: Flat-rate of $35.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S. International: Foreign shipping rates are determined by destination. International shipping may be subject to VAT. Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding. Location: This item ships from Belgium
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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.
Beautiful BASIKASINGO Ancestor Figure
Mizi or Mizimu
The Basinkasingo live in eastern Congo, north-west of Lake Tanganyka, in the Province of South Kivu, in the Territory of Fizi, and more precisely in the Sector of Lulenge.
They are named Pre-Bembe by some specialists like D. Biebuyck or considered as a Boyo (or Buyu) lineage by others (Nicolas de Kun, 1979)
Like the Hemba, (and the Boyo), their ancestor effigies are famous
Characteristics:
TYPE OF OBJECT: Ancestor statue, figure.
ETHNICAL GROUP: Basikasingo, Pre-Bembe,
Sikasingo, Kasingo.
ORIGINE: Democratic Republic of Congo.
DRC (ex Belgian Congo, ex Zaïre).
MATERIAL: Wood.
DIMENSIONS: About 21 1/4 inches high (54 cm)
CONDITION: Medium
Please have a look on the picture
Bibliography
- Statuary from the pre-Bembe hunters, Daniel P. Biebuyck, MRAC Tervuren, 1981
- The Tribal Arts of Africa, Jean-Baptiste Bacquart, Thames and Hudson, 1998
Reserve: $750.00
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.
Buyer's Premium
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Large BASIKASINGO Ancestor Figure Congo Sikasingo Kasingo Statue Pre Bembe 0342
$750.00
$1,100
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Item located in Belgium$35 shipping in the US
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