Satuette Kabeja Makua, Hemba, Democratic Republic of Congo

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Satuette Kabeja Makua, Hemba, Democratic Republic of Congo

Name: Satuette Kabeja Makua, Hemba, Democratic Republic of Congo
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: G9ZPFRQ91G
Price: 320 EUR
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320 €

Period 20th century

Style Tribal Art

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Janus statuette representing on both sides a man and a woman back-to-back and linked together by a common trunk. The pose of the two representations is identical. The common cap is conical. At the top there remains a hole containing the magical charge. The neck and shoulders are joint and the hands are placed on the abdomen. The whole thing rests on a round base.
These statuettes are called "Kabeja". They represent the founding couple of each clan. They belonged to the chiefs who had only one. The powers of the "Kabeja" are considered immense and their role was considerable. They took part in all important ceremonies and could take part in court decisions.
Wood with a beautiful patina of use. Missing on the base and on one hand and one ear.
Hemba or Luba-Hemba people, Democratic Republic of Congo
Height: 10.5cm
Mid 20th century

Ref: G9ZPFRQ91G

Additional Information

Condition	As is
Ethnic group	Hemba - Emba
Style	Tribal Art (African Statues, Puppets, Dolls, Maternity of Tribal Art Style)
Period	20th century (African Statues, Puppets, Dolls, Maternity 20th century)
Country of origin	Congo
Height (cm)	10