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Lot Essay
Female Bembe figures were worn by pregnant women on a string about the neck to ensure a healthy baby. The society is matrilineal and twins were killed at birth.
Details
A FINE BEMBE FEMALE FIGURE
Standing holding a gourd vessel in one hand and an implement in the other, scarified abdomen and scorched cap-like coiffure, glass inlaid eyes, anal cavity, dark glossy patina
11.5cm. high
Standing holding a gourd vessel in one hand and an implement in the other, scarified abdomen and scorched cap-like coiffure, glass inlaid eyes, anal cavity, dark glossy patina
11.5cm. high
Exhibited
African and New Guinea Sculpture from the Josef Herman Collection, Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, Edinburgh, 1969, no.12
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Sale room notice
Please note that the height should read: 11.5cm.