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CARVED WOOD HEMBA ANCESTRAL FIGURE

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Item Details

Description

Hemba ancestral figure, attached to the communal shrine. Used for offering to the ancestors after successful consultations
This figure also was used as a fetish, the hole on the fore head was used for placing
medicine. The cloth wrapped around the waist served to block any evil spirits
already banded from attacking the society and new born.Some surface wear and splitting to wood
35" Tall

Condition

Fine

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CARVED WOOD HEMBA ANCESTRAL FIGURE

Name: CARVED WOOD HEMBA ANCESTRAL FIGURE
SKU: 38187370
Price: 165 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $250 - $400

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Starting Price $125

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Frederick, MD, United States

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