Anthropomorphic figure "iginga"
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Lot: 304
96th AuctionAnthropomorphic figure "iginga"
D. R. Congo, Lega
| Provenance | Size | Starting price / estimated price |
|---|---|---|
| Frealon Bibbins, San Rafael, USA Fily Keita, Los Angeles, USA |
H: 6.9 inch | This object is not available anymore. |
ivory, base
These small ivory figurines belong to "bwami" members who have already attained the associations highest rank ("lutumbo lwa kindi").
They symbolize different human characters, positive and negative, and served to convey the moral values and social structures of the "bwami" society to the initiates.
Biebuyck, Daniel P., Lega, Brussels 2002, p. 144 ff.
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.
