CONGOLESE BEMBE MATERNITY FIGURINE. Bembe Maternity Figure from the Democratic Republic of Congo or Zambia. Hand carved figurine representing a woman with child symbolizing fertility, motherhood, and the continuity of the lineage. Maternity figures represent an "Ancestral Mother" or "Ideal Wife." By depicting a woman with a child, the figurines emphasize the critical role of women in ensuring the continuation and prosperity of the family and community. - Height: 8.5 inches. Estimate $170-250
