Animal figure Mugugundu, initiation into the Bwami ritual among the Lega.
  • Animal figure Mugugundu, initiation into the Bwami ritual among the Lega.

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.

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Data sheet

Presumed dating
Circa 1940
Size
30,5 cm
Ethnic group
Lega / Balega / Warega
Material(s)
Wood
Country
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Origin
Tribal art collection Belgium
Condition
Excellent

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