Despite its appearance and patina, this Hemba figure shows no evidence of age or use and was probably made to be sold.

There is a crack, now stable, down the left side, from the head to the base.

Usually representing spirits or ancestors , these figures, male or female, exhibit a timeless, serene quality important to the Hemba people.

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