Lega Mugugundu initiation figure
€230.00
African art Lega: the statuary of Bwami
There is in African art Lega a vast and diversified statuary so the role is to carry the proverbs charged with the values of Bwami. During initiation rites, the masters make use of these surprisingly shaped statuettes to initiate young people.
Among the figurines used, animal statuettes form a group called mugugundu. Here, a janus creature with angular shapes and chiseled teeth. It could be a reptile or a feline.
Shipping fees
01828
Data sheet
- Presumed dating
- Circa 1940
- Size
- 30,5 cm
- Ethnic group
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Lega / Balega / Warega - Material(s)
- Wood
- Country
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Democratic Republic of the Congo - Origin
- Tribal art collection Belgium
- Condition
- Excellent
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