CONGOLESE BEMBE ANCESTOR STATUE. Wooden statue identified as a Bembe ancestor statue, likely from the Democratic Republic of Congo. These statues are significant in Bembe culture as they are believed to embody the spirit of ancestors and serve as guardians, watching over their descendants and upholding traditions. The statue has a diamond-shaped face with closed, coffee bean-shaped eyes, a large nose, and a pronounced chin. The closed eyes are often interpreted as representing a heightened sense of the spiritual realm. - Height: 22 inches. Estimate $90-120
