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The design gives this object both aesthetic and symbolic power, typical of the art of the Luba and Hemba.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Origin &amp; meaning<\/strong><br \/>\nDecorative combs served within Luba-Hemba communities not only as utensils, but also as status symbols and ritual objects. The female figure emphasises the woman's role as guardian of beauty and fertility. Combs like these were often donated or used in important rituals and carry deep cultural significance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dimensions &amp; condition<\/strong><br \/>\nHeight 27 cm, width 8.5 cm, depth 5 cm. The object cannot stand on its own. On the back of the head there are some minor damages to the hair (see photos). Other condition good and appropriate for age.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Luba-Hemba sierkam uit Congo met krachtige vrouwelijke figuur en verfijnde details. Deze fraai gesneden sierkam toont bovenop een uitgewerkte vrouwelijke figuur met karakteristieke gelaatsvorm en kapsel. De vormgeving geeft dit object een esthetische \u00e9n symbolische kracht, typisch voor de kunst van de Luba en Hemba. Herkomst &amp; betekenis Sierkammen dienden binnen Luba-Hemba gemeenschappen niet enkel [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":4771,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_seopress_titles_title":"Luba-Hemba sierkam met vrouwelijke figuur \u2013 Congo","_seopress_titles_desc":"Luba-Hemba sierkam uit Congo met vrouwelijke figuur. Ritueel statussymbool met culturele betekenis. Hoogte 27 cm. Verzamelwaardig object. 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