Anthropomorphic figure "iginga" (pl. "maginga"), early 20th century
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Anthropomorphic figure "iginga" (pl. "maginga"), early 20th century
D. R. Congo, Lega
| Provenance | Size | Starting price / estimated price |
|---|---|---|
| Private Collection, Paris, France | H: 3 inch | This object is not available anymore. |
ivory,
These small figures are owned by the highest-ranking members of "bwami" society "lutumbu lwa kindi".
The Lega consider "maginga" to have the strongest innate power, and they often use bits of the material scraped from these figures to mix in a drink intended for medicinal purposes.
Matthias Streckfuß, Berlin, 10 March 2023 (No 2154-03-2023)
This object is subject to CITES. Please note that it can only be sent within the European Community. At the present time export in third countries is prohibited.
