The Hemba are people living in the province of Katanga (Congo Rdc) between. ETHNICAL GROUP : Hemba, Bahemba. - LA GRANDE STATUAIRE HEMBA DU ZAIRE, FRANCOIS NEYT, 1977. They represent the deceased leaders and, venerated by the entire tribe, they help their successors to legitimize their political power.
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Material: Wood.
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Tapa from Popondetta area are made with blackberry paper bark and are used as dancing skirt. Le tapa est la première étoffe dont on ait disposé dans cette région du monde. Les tapas de la région de Popondetta sont faits à partir de l'écorce du mûrier à papier et servent de jupes de danse.
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Period: 19th century.
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Though my research is pretty good, I'm not an expert. Excellent pre-owned condition. □Purpose : Probably used in Wayang Topeng dance dramas for various characters. □Material : Carved wood. □ Represents characters from traditional stories and myths, such as different nobles, demons, or animals.
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