{"product_id":"hemba-male-figure-congo","title":"Hemba Male Figure Congo","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex-1 overflow-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-heriv-79elbk h-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-heriv-1n7m0yu\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm gizmo:pb-9 dark:bg-gray-800 gizmo:dark:bg-transparent\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-testid=\"conversation-turn-5\" class=\"w-full text-token-text-primary border-b border-black\/10 gizmo:border-0 dark:border-gray-900\/50 gizmo:dark:border-0 bg-gray-50 gizmo:bg-transparent dark:bg-[#444654] gizmo:dark:bg-transparent\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p-4 gizmo:py-2 justify-center text-base md:gap-6 md:py-6 m-auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-1 gap-4 text-base mx-auto md:gap-6 gizmo:gap-3 gizmo:md:px-5 gizmo:lg:px-1 gizmo:xl:px-5 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] gizmo:md:max-w-3xl gizmo:lg:max-w-[40rem] gizmo:xl:max-w-[48rem] xl:max-w-3xl } group final-completion\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gizmo:w-full lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)] agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full gap-3 gizmo:gap-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message flex flex-col items-start gap-3 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5 overflow-x-auto\" data-message-id=\"bc02d11c-01d5-40aa-b16c-e667c83d85e2\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hemba people, dwelling in the southeastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo near the Congo River, have a history tracing back to a possible migration from northeastern areas around the late 16th century, potentially modern-day Tanzania. In the 1800s, leaders like Niembo and Myhiya established Hemba settlements along the Congo River, resisting assimilation attempts by the nearby Luba kingdom yet absorbing influences from their art. Hemba culture revolves significantly around art, notably their distinct carved wooden figures portraying male ancestors or chiefs, characterized by elongated proportions and intricate details like scarification patterns and traditional attire. Facing challenges from Arab slave traders and Belgian colonization in the late 19th century, these events significantly shaped Hemba society. Despite these historical adversities, the Hemba persist in preserving their cultural traditions, particularly their unique art forms, navigating the complexities of the contemporary world while cherishing a heritage deeply rooted in their history and neighboring influences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Polaris-Box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_ActivatorWrapper_1ivxc_74\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"PRODUCT.metafields.custom.height_in_-anchor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Edit Height (In) metafield\" class=\"_ActivatorButton_1ivxc_78\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_LegacyRowWrapper_1ivxc_4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_FormFieldLabelLegacy_1ivxc_38\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd\"\u003eHeight (In) 27.0\u003cbr\u003eWidth (In) 9.0\u003cbr\u003eDepth (In) 8.0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e156275\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"sku 156000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51692452348199,"sku":"156275","price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/IMG_6662_6f0d2c4b-ac1f-4cbb-9061-2ea9218429ff.jpg?v=1784735931","url":"https:\/\/africadirect.com\/products\/hemba-male-figure-congo","provider":"Africa Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}