Hemba

by Constantine Petridis and Luigi Spina

Expressing one of many Luba sub-styles, the tall, standing male figures created by master carvers of the Hemba culture in southeastern Congo since at least the mid-1800s arguably rank among the noblest sculptural depictions of the human figure in sub-Saharan Africa. With their serene gaze and meditative expression, they exude a tranquility and dignity that befits these idealized likenesses memorializing esteemed leaders of the past.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 8874398034
• ISBN13: 9788874398034
• Release Date: May 2018
• Publisher: 5 Continents Editions
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 3.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 9.9" x 13.6"