Hemba Ancestor AAA832 sculpture

This iconic figure of a Hemba ancestor, dating from the middle of the 20th century and native to DR Congo, has a classical posture, with his hands placed on the umbilicus and his eyes ajar. A bearer of ancestral nobility, it reinforces the family lineage, reserved for crucial ceremonies. As a spiritual container, it facilitates the connection between the worlds of the dead and the living. Carved from natural wood, this unique piece measures 24x23x81 cm, embodying the artistic and spiritual heritage of the Hemba tribe with timeless beauty