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BEMBE Ancestor Figure from the East Congo Drc statue African Tribal Art 1473

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Description

CONGO DRC
BEMBE Ancestor Figure
Mizi or Mizimu

The Bembe are based in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, north of Lake Tanganyika. (Do not confuse them with the Beembe who sometimes also spell Bembe and who are a people of the Kongo group)
They see themselves as the descendants of the Lega of which they are culturally close. The Bwamé of the Bembe has much in common with the Bwami of the Lega
Characteristics:
TYPE OF OBJECT: Ancestor statue, figure.
ETHNICAL GROUP: Bembe,
ORIGINE: Democratic Republic of Congo.
DRC (ex Belgian Congo, ex Zaïre).
MATERIAL: Wood.
DIMENSIONS: About 13 3/4 inches high (35 cm)
CONDITION: Medium - bad
Please have a look on the pictures

Reserve: $450.00

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BEMBE Ancestor Figure from the East Congo Drc statue African Tribal Art 1473

Name: BEMBE Ancestor Figure from the East Congo Drc statue African Tribal Art 1473
SKU: 175873032
Price: 550 USD
Availability: InStock