Hemba Ancestor AAA151 sculpture

A Hemba ancestral figure with a solemn posture

The Hemba Ancestor AAA151 sculpture presented by Versmissen is a natural wood ancestral figure from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, dating from the 20th century. It depicts an ancestor with hands resting on the navel, while the half-closed eyes give the face a restrained expression. Its posture conveys the nobility associated with ancestors in Hemba culture.

These figures helped strengthen family lineage and could be displayed during important ceremonies. Regarded as spiritual vessels, they facilitated the connection between the world of the dead and that of the living. This symbolic dimension is expressed through a frontal, vertical silhouette structured around the hands and gaze. With dimensions of 27 x 26 x 89,5 cm, the sculpture has a striking presence and a slender format.

Details of the Hemba Ancestor AAA151 sculpture

• Ancestral figure from the Hemba culture
• Originating from the Democratic Republic of the Congo
• 20th-century natural wood sculpture
• Hands resting on the navel and half-closed eyes
• Dimensions: 27 x 26 x 89,5 cm