Les Phemba. Histoire de l’archéologie each sanctuary developing its own

each sanctuary developing its own concepts and sets of concepts

“The Book Wheel” collection from Belles Lettres

The research and discoveries within the tribes to which the authors had exceptional access (Korkus

10-11-1997

Les Phemba. Histoire de l’archéologie each sanctuary developing its ownBeneath 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