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Animal figurine "mugugundu", D. R. Congo, Lega, Size: L: 14,5 cm (L: 5.7 inch), ID: 3048572
Animal figurine "mugugundu", D. R. Congo, Lega, Size: L: 14,5 cm (L: 5.7 inch), ID: 3048572 - 2/5 Animal figurine "mugugundu", D. R. Congo, Lega, Size: L: 14,5 cm (L: 5.7 inch), ID: 3048572 - 3/5 Animal figurine "mugugundu", D. R. Congo, Lega, Size: L: 14,5 cm (L: 5.7 inch), ID: 3048572 - 4/5 Animal figurine "mugugundu", D. R. Congo, Lega, Size: L: 14,5 cm (L: 5.7 inch), ID: 3048572 - 5/5
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Lot 319
97th Auction

Animal figurine "mugugundu" ·  D. R. Congo, Lega · ID: 3048572

sold EUR 2,500
Provenance
Dutch Private Collection
Size
L: 14,5 cm
L: 5.7 inch

Description

ivory,
These animal figures are used in the context of the “bwami” society. They are the property of members of the “yananio” or “kindi” initiation grade. They are held in the hand while dancing or displayed on the floor.

The object Animal figurine “mugugundu” with the object ID 3048572 was last part of the auction 97th Auction at November 6, 2021 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house. The object with the lot number 319 achieved a sales price of EUR 2,500.

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Notices

This object is subject to CITES. Please note that it can only be sent within the European Union. At the present time export in third countries is prohibited, respectively, export licenses in third countries for objects containing or made of protected materials are only granted under stringent conditions.

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