Paulo Akam African Fine Art, Lisbon (2026)

05/01/2026

Beembe (Congo) - 19th century - 19cm

Provenance:
Robert Lehuard (1902-1983), Paris
Raoul Lehuard, Paris
Galerie Ratton-Hourdé, Paris
Photo: Francoise Calmon

Published:

"Bembe: fétiches médecine de la vallée du Niari Collection de Robert et Raoul Lehuard", Paris: Galerie Ratton-Hourdé, 1998:15

"Babembe Sculpture / Statuaire Babembe" (Lehuard and Lecomte, 2019:119) Ed. 5 Continents.

AHDRC: 0012582

04/01/2026

⚜️ Find it in this link:
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⚜️ Ethnic group: Beembe / Bembe
Country: Republic of the Congo (Congo Brazzaville)
Period: 19th century
Material: Wood and porcelain
Height: 19cm
Provenance:
Robert Lehuard (1902-1983), Paris
Raoul Lehuard, Paris
Galerie Ratton-Hourdé, Paris

⚜️ Other information:
Published:
“Bembe: fétiches médecine de la vallée du Niari Collection de Robert et Raoul Lehuard” (Paris: Galerie Ratton-Hourdé, 1998:15)
"Babembe Sculpture / Statuaire Babembe" (Lehuard and Lecomte, 2019:119) Ed. 5 Continents.

Exhibited:
“Bembe: fétiches médecine de la vallée du Niari Collection de Robert et Raoul Lehuard”, Paris. Galerie Ratton-Hourdé. Dec. 1998. /

AHDRC number 0012582

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03/01/2026

⚜️ Baule/Baoulé "Blolo Bla" sculpture that belonged to the Parisian collection of Henri Descazeaux (1904-2000) with a great dark honey patina and traces of organic substances (likely blood). It also still retains the original white glass beads laces in the waist and knees

⚜️ Work of a master sculptor easily recognizable for imbuing his works with an intense introspective expression, accentuated by the treatment of the large, bulbous eyes with their absent gaze, clearly giving the piece that mystical aspect of a vessel containing a spirit from beyond, which is what statues like Blolo bla and bian must possess.

⚜️ The hallmarks of this master sculptor Baulé are the triple scarification on each side of the mouth, the parallel lines on the neck, and the bulbous relief of the wrist and ankle bones.

⚜️ This sculpture is registered in the AHDRC with number 0224796 / We can find works from the same master in the AHDRC with reference numbers: 0058159, 0058824, 017041.

⚜️ See more here: https://pauloakamart.com/statue/baule/

01/01/2026

https://pauloakamart.com/

What better way to end the year than by announcing that the Paulo Akam Art ( https://pauloakamart.com/ ) website is now live and up and running! Many thanks to Faly Embaló and Binta Embalo (Belamo: Graphic Design Studio) for their wonderful collaboration, making this possible while working from Lisbon, Porto, Cape Verde, and Guinea-Bissau (this is a proudly African project!). I hope you enjoy the selection of artworks that launch this project dedicated to appreciating Classical African Art, and please don't hesitate to get in touch! Happy New Year 2026!

Que mejor manera de despedir el año que anunciando que el website Paulo Akam Art ya se encuentra activo y trabajando! Muchas gracias a Faly Embaló y a Binta Embalo (Belamo: Graphic Design Studio) por su estupenda colaboración, haciéndolo posible trabajando desde Lisboa, Porto, Cavo Verde e Guiné Bissau (Este es un trabajo orgullosamente africano!). Bien, espero que disfruten de la selección de obras de arte con las que se inicia este proyecto de apreciación del Arte Clásico Africano y no duden en entrar en contacto! Feliz entrada en 2026!

Quelle meilleure façon de terminer l'année qu'en annonçant le lancement du site web Paulo Akam Art ! Un grand merci à Faly Embaló et Binta Embalo (Belamo : Studio de design graphique) pour leur précieuse collaboration, qui a rendu ce projet possible malgré la distance (Lisbonne, Porto, Cap-Vert et Guinée-Bissau – un projet 100 % africain !). J'espère que vous apprécierez la sélection d'œuvres qui inaugurent ce projet dédié à l'art classique africain. N'hésitez pas à me contacter ! Bonne année 2026 !

Que melhor forma de terminar o ano do que anunciar que o site Paulo Akam Art já está no ar! Um agradecimento especial à Faly Embaló e à Binta Embalo (Belamo: Graphic Design Studio) pela maravilhosa colaboração, que tornou tudo isto possível mesmo trabalhando em Lisboa, Porto, Cabo Verde e Guiné-Bissau (este é um projecto orgulhosamente africano!). Espero que gostem da selecção de obras de arte que inauguram este projecto dedicado à apreciação da Arte Clássica Africana e não hesitem em contactar! Feliz Ano Novo de 2026!
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