Description: {Description}Bembe Alunga Mask Congo Bembe African art is created by the Bembe people, an ethnic group in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tanzania, and Burundi. With a rich artistic tradition including sculpture and mask-making, Bembe art emphasizes the human form, often depicting figures with exaggerated features. The Bembe, with close ties to the Teke and influenced by Kongo contributions, have a social organization based on matrimonial clans. Hunting is a central activity, and ancestral spirits are invoked before hunts using statuettes. The Bembe worship a creator god, Nzambi, and engage in ancestor worship through figurines known as kitebi or bimbi. Bembe masks play a significant role in ceremonies, adorned with intricate designs and materials. The Bembe are also recognized for their music and dance, featuring percussion instruments and expressive movements. Overall, Bembe African art reflects the cultural heritage of the Bembe people, preserving their traditions and beliefs. Height (In) 16.0Width (In) 10.0Depth (In) 6.5 138501 Bembe African art is created by the Bembe people, an ethnic group in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tanzania, and Burundi. With a rich artistic tradition including sculpture and mask-making, Bembe art emphasizes the human form, often depicting figures with exaggerated features. The Bembe, with close ties to the Teke and influenced by Kongo contributions, have a social organization based on matrimonial clans. Hunting is a central activity, and ancestral spirits are invoked before hunts using statuettes. The Bembe worship a creator god, Nzambi, and engage in ancestor worship through figurines known as kitebi or bimbi. Bembe masks play a significant role in ceremonies, adorned with intricate designs and materials. The Bembe are also recognized for their music and dance, featuring percussion instruments and expressive movements. Overall, Bembe African art reflects the cultural heritage of the Bembe people, preserving their traditions and beliefs. Height (In) 16.0 Width (In) 10.0 Depth (In) 6.5 138501eBay integration by
Price: 250 USD
Location: Denver, CO
End Time: 2024-12-26T20:42:19.000Z
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Age Level: 20th Century
Brand: sku 138000
Country of Origin: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Item Height: 16.0
Item Length: 6.5
Item Width: 10.0
Maker: Bembe Artisan
Material: Wood
Origin: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Original/Reproduction: Original
Style: None
Type: Mask
author: None
