TRIBAL AFRICAN ART LEGA BWAMI FIGURAL POST WITH JANUS
Similar Sale History
View More Items in Tribal & Native American ArtifactsRelated Tribal & Native American Artifacts
More Items in African Tribal & Native American Artifacts
View MoreRecommended Art
View MoreItem Details
Description
TRIBAL AFRICAN ART LEGA BWAMI FIGURAL POST WITH JANUS FACE. In the forests of the Democratic Republic of the Congo art is created primarily for semisecret associations of men and women, such as the Bwami society of the Lega peoples. The teachings of Bwami permeate all aspects of life, guiding the moral development of the individual and governing relations with others. Bwami doctrine is represented by wood and ivory masks, heads, and small figures, all of which play a vital role during initiation into the society's highest grades. Although simple in form, these carved objects embody complex and multiple meanings, elaborated through proverbs, skits, and dances. For the Lega, physical beauty and moral excellence are inseparable 42cm x 8.5cm
Buyer's Premium
- 28%
TRIBAL AFRICAN ART LEGA BWAMI FIGURAL POST WITH JANUS
Estimate £20 - £30
Shipping & Pickup Options
Item located in Selborne, ukSee Policy for Shipping
Payment
TOP