MC1879 Statue d'ancêtre BEMBE ancestor figure Congo Rdc Luba established in the east of

established in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

DIMENSIONS: About 7 1/2 inches high (19 cm)

Nice mask Mwana Pwo TSHOKWE

Probably from a Lukuga workshop As is often the case in Luba art

DIMENSIONS: Height 28

MC1879 Statue d'ancêtre BEMBE ancestor figure Congo Rdc Luba established in the east ofFor English, please have a look below. CONGO DRC BEMBE ancestor statue Beautiful sculpture with bold angular architecture For a piece with similar architecture, see Biebuyck, 1981, pages 71 to 75 According to the author, these statues were probably used by high ranking members of the Bwam association. The Bembe are established in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, north of Lake Tanganyika. (Not to be confused with the Beembe who are