{"product_id":"hemba-tribal-statue-hand-carved-wood-praying-elder-congo-ancestral-singiti-art","title":"Hemba Tribal Statue | Hand-Carved Wood Praying Elder | Congo Ancestral Singiti Art","description":"\u003cp\u003eAuthentic hand-carved Hemba tribal statue from Congo — a striking piece of African art for dignified fireplace mantels and premium living room displays. This Hemba praying elder statue honors ancestral legacy, peaceful wisdom, and the spiritual protection of family lineages, crafted by skilled artisans using techniques passed down through generations. The Hemba people of the southeastern Congo basin are world-renowned for their exceptionally symmetric, balanced, and serene ancestor figures, traditionally known as Singiti. This magnificent 26-inch hardwood masterpiece portrays a revered male elder in a meditative, prayerful posture, reflecting a state of deep spiritual balance and honor. The sculpture is carved from a single block of dense timber and finished with a rich, dark-stained weathered patina that accentuates the finely sculpted beard, traditional coiffure, and peaceful facial planes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand crafted in Democratic Republic of the Congo (Hemba Tribe)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e26 x 9 x 8 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-carved Wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDisplay \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShelf or table display — ideal as a centrepiece, bookshelf accent, or mantle statement piece. Suitable for indoor display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProcessing: 1–2 business days — carefully inspected and securely packaged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorldwide delivery: 10–14 business days after shipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTracking number sent to your email once dispatched\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustoms and import duties are the responsibility of the buyer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuestions? \u003ca href=\"mailto:info.kivuhome@gmail.com\"\u003einfo.kivuhome@gmail.com\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/rw\/collections\/all\"\u003eView All Items\u003c\/a\u003e  |  \u003ca href=\"\/rw\/pages\/shipping\"\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Returns Policy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kivu Home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48805392023771,"sku":null,"price":586.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/1951\/3051\/files\/il_fullxfull.6873068960_mt8y.jpg?v=1779700220","url":"https:\/\/kivuhome.com\/rw\/products\/hemba-tribal-statue-hand-carved-wood-praying-elder-congo-ancestral-singiti-art","provider":"kivuhome","version":"1.0","type":"link"}