Standing male ancestor figure "singiti" · R. D. Congo, Hemba · ID: 3032286
Description
wood, partly shiny brown patina, holding a lance and a sickle in his hands, dam., missing parts through insect caused damage (base), cracks;
“singiti” figures depict important persons, such as war lords, clan founders or local chiefs. They provide a literal and symbolic link between past generations and current clan leaders, whose families are entrusted with their ownership and care. They were kept in special ceremonial huts, where they received sacrifices and prayers.
L’objet Standing male ancestor figure “singiti” avec l’ID d’objet 3032286 a fait partie de la dernière vente aux enchères 68th tribal art auction dans 3 mars 2012 le Zemanek-Münster Hôtel des ventes. L’objet portant le numéro de lot 212 a atteint un prix de vente de 2 200 €.
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Littérature comparée
Neyt, Francois, Approche des Arts Hemba, Villiers-le-Bel 1975, ill. 25