Männliche Ahnenfigur / Male Ancestor, Hemba, D.R.Kongo

19 Ahnenfigur, "singiti" Hemba, DR Kongo Gesockelt / with custom base Holz. H 50 cm. Provenienz: - Lothar und Käthy Steinke, Luzern. - Christie's Paris 2008 (Sale 5520, Lot 114, 12'000 / 15'000 € -

This carved wooden male effigy represents an idealized portrait of a Hemba Singiti ancestor, such sculptures commemorated important deceased chiefs and important members of the tribe to recall their p

Democratic Republic Of The Congo, the Hemba sculptural tradition is devoted mainly to representation of male ancestors and the style and pose of this example is typical - hands on hips and stomach pro

A very finely carved wooden ancestor sculpture with enlarged head and very serene facial treatment, with down cast eyes and somber aesthetic. Hemba peoples, DRC/Congo, Africa. The Statue measures 23 i

A Charming carved wooden image of an Important chief or ancestor from the hemba peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa. Carved from a dense wood with classic style facial features and bold form. The Statue measu

A Very finely carved and well weathered old Hemba male ancestor sculpture, with obvious age, wear and decay. Hemba peoples, Congo, Africa. The sculpture has been professionally mounted to a display st

Old and authentic example of the Arts of the Hemba peoples of the DRC / Congo, central Africa. The sculpture is of a Chief or Ancestral Spirit. Not every Hemba chief was honored with such a depiction.

A Tall and refined carved wooden male ancestor with classic facial features, ceremonial cap, carved beard and serene facial expression. Among the Hemba, ancestor effigies are called Singiti. These fig

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 se

A Weathered and worn older wood sculpture with well handled surface patina and some erosion, loss to arm. hemba peoples, DRC/ Congo. Africa. The figure of a male ancestor measures 18 inches tall.

A very finely carved wooden male ancestor effigy with classif facial features and form, well handled surface. The sculpture measures 9.5 inches tall, 11.5 inches on custom display stand. Provenance: E

A wonderfully exaggerated male ancestor sculpture with abstract treatment to the face and form. Hemba peoples, Congo, central Africa. The sculpture measures 23.5 inches.

Carved from a single piece of dense and heavy wood, this finely crafted effigy of a Male ancestor with split horn like coiffure, chiseled beard and a bold stocky stance with a well handled surface pat

An African DRC Congo Hemba Singiti male figure sculpture (20th century) carved wood depicting male ancestor with closed almond shaped eyes pronounced forehead, three lobed coiffure and beard, with han

An African D.R.C. Congo Hemba Wooden Ancestor Figure sculpture (19th Century) carved wood depicting male figure standing on a circular base having short legs, elongated torso, and hands resting on the

A carved wooden hand held staff or scepter with janus Male and female ancestor faces on top, well handled surface and overall classic form. Hemba peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa. The staff measures 14 inc

Two African Hemba/Luba, Democratic Republic of the Congo carved wood ancestor figures; each of male form; H: 35 1/2" (taller, approx.)

wood, brown patina, in squatting posture, with both hands clasping a libation bowl, separately carved long tapering crown in the shape of an openwork carved palmbranch with notched ornaments, remains

A standing male ancestor figure, Nigeria, Urhobo style. 20th century. Provenance: The Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson. "The Urhobo have two distinct sculptural traditions

A rare carved wooden male ancestor sculpture accented with various colored organic pigments, from the Kuyu ethnic group, DRC/ Congo, Africa. Related figures were used in initiation ceremonies that imp

A large old carved wooden shrine idol of a male ancestor with offering. Idoma peoples, Nigeria, West Africa. The sculpture measures 36 inches tall on professional mount. Provenance: From the collectio

A finely carved "Mipasi" wooden effigy of a male ancestor with raised areas of tribal tattoos or scars. The Tabwa depend spiritually upon mipasi (ancestral spirits) for guidance and wisdom. Using the

This is a tall Mangbetu male sculpture from the Congo, Africa. Carved from a single piece of wood with a well handled and Oily patina, note the wonderful stylized face and form of the head which is pa

A scarce Pre Columbian Style Olmec green hardstone figure. A hand carved ancestor sculpture is incised with primitive designs having a detailed expression to face. Presented on a custom made fitted la