Kalimbangoma Lega Figurine of the Bwami - SOLD OUT
In African Lega art, there are a multitude of types of figurines, statuettes and masks related to the Bwami initiation that governs the social and moral order in their traditional society. Among these objects, the Kalimbangoma, small figures in bone or ivory representing sometimes humans sometimes animals. Here, the tribal character looks quite classic presents small circular patterns characteristic. This Lega art collector's item was owned by a high-ranking Bwami, typically a Lutumbo lwa Kindo or Yananio.
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Data sheet
- Presumed dating
- Mid XXth century
- Size
- 9 x 3,5 cm
- Ethnic group
- Material(s)
- Bone
- Country
- Origin
- Tribal art collection Belgium
- Condition
- Damaged
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In African Lega art, there are a multitude of types of figurines, statuettes and masks related to the Bwami initiation that governs the social and moral order in their traditional society. Among these objects, the Kalimbangoma, small figures in bone or ivory representing sometimes humans sometimes animals. Here, the tribal character looks quite classic presents small circular patterns characteristic. This Lega art collector's item was owned by a high-ranking Bwami, typically a Lutumbo lwa Kindo or Yananio.