Lot 485 , A Lega full-figured anthropomorphic sculpture of the short arm type, almond-shaped eyes. the stippling framing the concave face is common, a type made around 1920-1930, must be obtained shortly after creation., With its

A Lega full-figured anthropomorphic sculpture of the short arm type, almond-shaped eyes. the stippling framing the concave face is common, a type made around 1920-1930, must be obtained shortly after creation.
With its white surface of natural ivory.
Large wood and ivory pieces mark the right of a particular Bwami community to hold specific initiations. No initiations can take place without the presence of this figure, reminding everyone of the legitimacy of the ceremonies, But it is publicly displayed only at initiations into Lutumbo Iwa-Kindi,
the highest level in Bwami. (Biebuyk 1986, 96-97).
15cm
£80-120

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