Singiti ancestor figure - Hemba - Congo - SOLD
Ancestor worship in traditional Hemba art
The African statues of Hemba, long unknown and widely disseminated from the 1970s, includes works of exceptional artistic value. The commemorative figures or statues of ancestors named "Singiti" are among the classics of traditional African art. Among the Hemba, ancestor worship takes precedence over other values of society and this priority is felt in sculpture. The Singiti statues come out during clan ceremonies. This statuary quality is often highlighted by a beautiful patina as is the case here with a classic dark and smooth patina as can be seen on the copies of the museum Tervuren.On has often integrated the art of Hemba to that of the Luba, but for some time he has been recognized for his own qualities as a distinct style.
Origin : private collection, BelgiumDating : 1970'sSize : 27 x 9 cmMaterial : wood
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- Presumed dating
- Circa 1970
- Size
- Ethnic group
- Country
- Origin
- Tribal art collection Belgium
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Ancestor worship in traditional Hemba art
The African statues of Hemba, long unknown and widely disseminated from the 1970s, includes works of exceptional artistic value. The commemorative figures or statues of ancestors named "Singiti" are among the classics of traditional African art. Among the Hemba, ancestor worship takes precedence over other values of society and this priority is felt in sculpture. The Singiti statues come out during clan ceremonies. This statuary quality is often highlighted by a beautiful patina as is the case here with a classic dark and smooth patina as can be seen on the copies of the museum Tervuren.On has often integrated the art of Hemba to that of the Luba, but for some time he has been recognized for his own qualities as a distinct style.
Origin : private collection, BelgiumDating : 1970'sSize : 27 x 9 cmMaterial : wood