Animal figurine "mugugundu" · D. R. Congo, Lega · ID: 3048572
sold
EUR 2,500
Provenance
Dutch Private CollectionSize
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.
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.