Hemba Singiti sculpture

The iconic Hemba sculpture, the Singiti, embodies sacred royalty and ancestor veneration. Measuring 18x15.5x54 cm, carved from natural wood, it represents a 20th century male ancestor of the Hemba tribe in DR Congo. Unique in its genre, this work expresses the profound connection with spirituality and cultural heritage, thus illustrating the influence of the belief in the great ancestors on Hemba art.