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)

Joli fétiche SONGYE

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

among the Baoulé

Their use is reserved at passages to the upper (Yananio) and supreme (Kindi) levels The figure is inseparable from the aphorism associated with it The Bwami is a hierarchical association by ranks which organizes the social structure and ensures the stability of the Lega community Each change of level is accompanied with initiation rites where people talk

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