Les Phemba. Histoire de l’archéologie The research and discoveries within

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

approvisionnement et gestion des échanges

each sanctuary developing its own concepts and sets of concepts

His marriage to the daughter of the poet Paul Fort

thousands of representations would circulate

Les Phemba. Histoire de l’archéologie The research and discoveries withinBeneath 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