Lega Kindi Pendent
Almost all of the Lega African art objects are linked to the Bwami initiatory society. There are statuettes, masks and masks and other objects. The materials used range from wood to ivory, including bone and turtle shells.
Lega Bwami items are reserved for specific ranks. This pendant with a cord adorned with bones and decorated with cowries and a small Lukungu-type mask belonged to the highest rank, that of the Kindi masters.
00976
Data sheet
- Presumed dating
- Circa 1950
- Size
- +/- 19 cm (pendant only)
- Ethnic group
- Material(s)
- Bone
- Country
- Origin
- Tribal art collection Belgium
- Condition
- Excellent
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Almost all of the Lega African art objects are linked to the Bwami initiatory society. There are statuettes, masks and masks and other objects. The materials used range from wood to ivory, including bone and turtle shells.
Lega Bwami items are reserved for specific ranks. This pendant with a cord adorned with bones and decorated with cowries and a small Lukungu-type mask belonged to the highest rank, that of the Kindi masters.