Kongo Yombe
Additional information:
Ethnic group:
Kongo Yombe
Country:
RD Congo
Period:
19th century
Material:
Wood, glass/mirror
Height:
26cm
Provenance:
Old Portuguese collection, Lisboa.
Other information:
This figure is registered in the AHDRC with number 0223808 / This is one of three Phembas/maternities known by the same “hand”/sculptor. There is a second one in the Royal Museum for Africa Tervuren with inventory number EO.0.0.40908 and a third one auctioned by Sotheby’s in 1971. Please see photo reference.
