Les Phemba. Histoire de l’archéologie archaeology

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“The Book Wheel” collection from Belles Lettres

Les Phemba. Histoire de l’archéologie archaeologyBeneath their peaceful mother child appearance, the phemba statuettes of the Yombe ethnic group (Democratic Republic of Congo, Congo, and Cabinda territory) raise many questions. These statuettes appeal to collectors with their universal theme of mother and childevoking gentleness and serenitytheir smooth, naturalistic appearance, and their discreet African "exoticism." Could African phemba have been inspired by European statues of Virgins and