LEGA anthropomorphic figure Kakulu statue Bwami Congo African Tribal Art MC 1841

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Title: LEGA anthropomorphic figure Kakulu statue Bwami Congo African Tribal Art MC 1841

Description: CONGO RDC
Anthropomorphic statuette (Iginga) LEGA
Kakulu
Ex collection of Mr Ph. V. (more details on request)
Male statuette probably representing Kakulu Ka Mpito, a member of the Bwami society, victim of the misfortune caused to him by his wife, Wayinda, guilty of committing adultery during his pregnancy
This kind of figurine was used in the context of the cult of Bwami, during small scenes illustrating the aphorisms of which the Lega are fond.
Bwami is a society whose secret rites were reserved for initiates. This association organized the social structure and ensured the stability of the Lega community.
The Lega are a Bantu forest people from central Africa, established mainly in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, east of the Lwalaba river (the Congo river), up to altitude in the Mitumba mountains, in the provinces South Kivu and Maniema.
Characteristics:
TYPE OF OBJECT: Figure, statue
ETHNICAL GROUP: Lega .
ORIGINE: Democratic Republic of Congo.
DRC (ex Belgian Congo, ex Zaïre).
MATÉRIAL: Wood
DIMENSIONS: About 9 1/4 Inches high (23.5 cm)
CONDITION: Medium

Reserve: $325.00

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LEGA anthropomorphic figure Kakulu statue Bwami Congo African Tribal Art MC 1841

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