Pré-Bembe Figure
Pre-Bembe statuary in African art
The Bembe, Boyo and Kasingo peoples live east of the Hemba. They created royal statues with original plastic characteristics. The powerful body, triangular face, is one of the most structured expressions of African art.
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Data sheet
- Presumed dating
- Mid XXth century
- Size
- Ethnic group
- Material(s)
- Wood
- Country
- Origin
- Tribal art collection Belgium
- Condition
- Excellent
Pre-Bembe statuary in African art
The Bembe, Boyo and Kasingo peoples live east of the Hemba. They created royal statues with original plastic characteristics. The powerful body, triangular face, is one of the most structured expressions of African art.