Hemba Ancestor AAA1125 sculpture

This ancient figure from the Hemba tribe, originally from DR Congo, represents an ancestor with his hands on his umbilicus and his eyes ajar. It exhales the nobility of the ancestors, strengthening the family lineage. Decorated with magnificent scarifications on the chest, abdomen and back, this wooden piece dating from the 20th century measures 19x21.5x65 cm. Used as a spiritual container, it facilitates the connection between the world of the dead and that of the living, often presented during crucial ceremonies to consolidate the position of the family.