Lega ritual figure
Lega artefacts from the D. R. D. Congo
This Lega statue of character is part of an extremely important yet limited category of Lega artworks. It is one of the sacred objects of collective ownership associated with Kindi rites. Unlike the ivory and bone figurines, there is intense dramatic action associated with the revelation and interpretation of these figurines.
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Data sheet
- Presumed dating
- Mid XXth century
- Size
- 37 cm
- Ethnic group
- Material(s)
- Wood
- Country
- Origin
- Tribal art collection Belgium
- Condition
- Excellent
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Lega artefacts from the D. R. D. Congo
This Lega statue of character is part of an extremely important yet limited category of Lega artworks. It is one of the sacred objects of collective ownership associated with Kindi rites. Unlike the ivory and bone figurines, there is intense dramatic action associated with the revelation and interpretation of these figurines.