MC1724 Rare statue d'ancêtre Hemba Singiti Figure Congo Lega Pan Yanqin

Pan Yanqin

its style is typically Zande

according to legend) First taken for a madman

5 cm with the horn

live the Ndaka (or Ndaaka) to whom they are linked and strongly influenced

MC1724 Rare statue d'ancêtre Hemba Singiti Figure Congo Lega Pan YanqinFor English, please have a look below CONGO DRC Superb statue of ancestor HEMBA (Singiti) Rare Muhona Nkuvu style Singiti Statues of this style can be seen in Fleuve Congo, fig 183 and in La Grande Statuaire HEMBA" VI, N9 pages 242 245 The Singiti, statues of Hemba ancestors, are famous. They represent the deceased leaders venerated by the tribe, they help their successors to legitimize their political power. They give off an impression of majesty and