African Tribes - Hemba

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The artistic style of the Hemba is very similar to that of the Luba, as many of their forms are borrowed. Art often results from the elaboration of otherwise simple utilitarian objects. Extensive wooden sculptures, which often represent the ancestors, predominate.

External links

http://www.uiowa.edu/~africart/toc/people/Hemba.html

http://www.gateway-africa.com/tribe/hemba_tribe.html

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