Ritual Figure Of The Bwami - Lega - Congo - SOLD
Statuettes related to Bwami among Lega
Lega figurines are used in representations of Bwami society to teach moral values, good and bad. Wooden figurines, ivory or bone, present a wide range of styles and qualities of sculpture. The Bwami society member who needed a carved sculpture would give the artist the requirements for the statue and the artist would have a lot of artistic freedom to determine the final appearance of the object. Many figures have different shapes and styles.
Origin : private collection, BelgiumDating : 1960'sSize : 23 x 6 cmMaterial : bone
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Data sheet
- Presumed dating
- Mid XXth century
- Size
- Ethnic group
- Material(s)
- Bone
- Country
- Origin
- Tribal art collection Belgium
Statuettes related to Bwami among Lega
Lega figurines are used in representations of Bwami society to teach moral values, good and bad. Wooden figurines, ivory or bone, present a wide range of styles and qualities of sculpture. The Bwami society member who needed a carved sculpture would give the artist the requirements for the statue and the artist would have a lot of artistic freedom to determine the final appearance of the object. Many figures have different shapes and styles.
Origin : private collection, BelgiumDating : 1960'sSize : 23 x 6 cmMaterial : bone