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Tabwa Male Ancestor Figure, Congo #516

Tabwa Male Ancestor Figure, Congo #516

$625.00
Tabwa Male Ancestor Figure, Congo #516—
$625.00

The Story

  • Tabwa Male Ancestor Figure, Congo #516
  • Date/Period: Mid 20th century
  • Materials: Wood
  • Dimensions: 17.72"
  • Note: Stand not included.
  • The Tabwa ("scarify" and "write") are an ethnic group found in southeastern DRC, around Lake Tanganyika. Tribes in this region, such as the Tumbwe, worship Ancestors (Mipasi) through carvings held by Chiefs or Sorcerers. A magical charge (dawa) was frequently inserted atop the statues' heads. The Diviners-Healers used this type of object to reveal Sorcery and Protect against Malevolent Spirits.
  • Simple farmers without centralized power, the Tabwa federated around Tribal Chiefs after having been influenced by the Luba. It was mainly during this period that their artistic current was expressed mainly through statues but also masks. The Tabwa practiced Ancestor Worship and dedicated some of their statues to them. Animists, their beliefs are anchored around the Ngulu, Nature Spirits present in plants and rocks.
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    Details & Craftsmanship

    Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

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    Details & Craftsmanship

    Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

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    Details & Craftsmanship

    Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

    Tabwa Male Ancestor Figure, Congo #516 - Image 5

    Details & Craftsmanship

    Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

    Tabwa Male Ancestor Figure, Congo #516 - Image 6

    Details & Craftsmanship

    Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

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    Details & Craftsmanship

    Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

    Tabwa Male Ancestor Figure, Congo #516 - Image 8

    Details & Craftsmanship

    Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

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    Details & Craftsmanship

    Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

    Tabwa Male Ancestor Figure, Congo #516 - Image 10

    Details & Craftsmanship

    Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

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    Details & Craftsmanship

    Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

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    Details & Craftsmanship

    Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

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    Details & Craftsmanship

    Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

    Description

  • Tabwa Male Ancestor Figure, Congo #516
  • Date/Period: Mid 20th century
  • Materials: Wood
  • Dimensions: 17.72"
  • Note: Stand not included.
  • The Tabwa ("scarify" and "write") are an ethnic group found in southeastern DRC, around Lake Tanganyika. Tribes in this region, such as the Tumbwe, worship Ancestors (Mipasi) through carvings held by Chiefs or Sorcerers. A magical charge (dawa) was frequently inserted atop the statues' heads. The Diviners-Healers used this type of object to reveal Sorcery and Protect against Malevolent Spirits.
  • Simple farmers without centralized power, the Tabwa federated around Tribal Chiefs after having been influenced by the Luba. It was mainly during this period that their artistic current was expressed mainly through statues but also masks. The Tabwa practiced Ancestor Worship and dedicated some of their statues to them. Animists, their beliefs are anchored around the Ngulu, Nature Spirits present in plants and rocks.

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