Figure masculine ancestrale "singiti" · R. D. Congo, Hemba · ID: 3052259
North German Private Collection (1975)
Description
wood, pigments, encrusted sacrifical patina, base
The archetypical Hemba ancestor figure shows the ancestor in a standing posture, hands placed on the navel, eyes half-open and with a peaceful expression.
This posture expresses the dignity of the deceased, refers to the progenitor of the family and shows the ancestor as a guardian who watches over the world of the living while maintaining a connection to the world of the dead.
The figures were preserved in a shrine, where they were paid homage with prayers and blood sacrifices. They were displayed in public during important ceremonies to reinforce the family’s status.
L’objet Figure masculine ancestrale “singiti” numéro d’objet 3052259, a fait partie de la dernière Vente aux enchères 105 du 15 novembre 2025 le Zemanek-Münster Hôtel des ventes. L’objet portant le numéro de lot 346 a atteint un prix de vente de 3 500 €.
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