Standing male ancestor figure "singiti"
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Lot: 168
82nd Tribal Art AuctionStanding male ancestor figure "singiti"
D. R. Congo, Hemba
| Provenance | Size | Starting price / estimated price |
|---|---|---|
| Peter Loebarth, Hameln, Germany Hans Dietrich Rielau, Hösbach, Germany |
H: 21.7 inch | This object is not available anymore. |
wood, brown patina, traces of black paint, heavy-weighted coiffure, slightly dam., paint rubbed off, cracks, in some areas spread with mass, minor missing parts
ancestor figures, called "singiti", represent famous warriors, clan founders or local chiefs. They were kept in special ceremonial huts, were they were venerated with prayer and sacrifices
