LEGA Cult Statue of Bwami Warega Figure Congo African Tibal African Art 2088

Description

Title: LEGA Cult Statue of Bwami Warega Figure Congo African Tibal African Art 2088

Description: DRC Congo

LEGA Statuette

Anthropomorphic statuettes used as part of the cult of the Bwami are generically referred to as Iginga.

Collective, sacred properties, they are kept secret, usually in closed wicker baskets. Their use is reserved, with exceptions, for passages to the upper (Yananio) and supreme (Kindi) levels.

The statue is inseparable from the associated aphorism.

The Bwami is a hierarchical association that structures the Lega company and ensures its stability. Each level crossing gives rise to initiation rites where one speaks, sings, mimes, exposes, transmits meaningful aphorisms.""

"The objective is to formulate and interpret in multiple symbolic ways the principles, moral and philosophical values of the Bwami, to grant initiates the ritual objects corresponding to their rank, and to transmit prestige, privilege and knowledge."" "The objective is to formulate and interpret in multiple symbolic ways the principles, moral and philosophical values of the Bwami, to grant initiates the ritual objects corresponding to their rank, and to transmit prestige, privilege and knowledge." — (Biebuyk, Sculptures do not speak, 2010)

The Lega are a forested Bantu people established in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, in the provinces of South Kivu and Maniema."

Features:
Item Type: Statue, Statuette, Figurine
ETHNIC GROUP: Lega - Warega
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Democratic Republic of Congo (former Belgian Congo, former Zaire)
PROVINCES: South Kivu, Maniema
MATERIAL: Wood
DIMENSIONS: Height: 26 cm
CONDITION: Medium - See photos

Reserve: $750.00

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LEGA Cult Statue of Bwami Warega Figure Congo African Tibal African Art 2088

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