Singiti Dwarf Figure - Hemba People, D.R.Congo

Many find that the sculpture reflects an interior calm. The swelling belly and navel are a sign of family and continuity, with the hands embracing & protecting it.
These figures do not represent an individual, but reflect on family & lineage. A figure can refer to a certain generation or an entire geneology.

Chiefs may have 3 or 4 figures to represent his connection to a great family. Per Marc Felix, only a handful of these figures exist and that the figure represents a dwarf. Some restoration work done.

Ex. Gelbard collection, New York, Ex. Scott Rodolitz, Ex. Christopher and Genevieve McConnell collection

Height: 13 ⅜”
Width: 7 ½”
Depth: 5 ¾”
Mounted on a custom metal base.