Animal sculpture (chamaeleon?)
D. R. Congo, Lega
not available anymore
Size
H: 8,5 cm
L: 28 cm
H: 3.3 inch
L: 11.0 inch
Description
wood, matt patina, pokerwork, quadruped with flattened trunk, curved back and massive tail, min. dam., slight traces of abrasion, base;
the stylized quadruped figurines symbolize different animals, mainly the (hunting)dog “mugugundu”, the chameleon “mugugu, antelope “lungaga”, pangolin or giant otter.