Animal sculpture frog "kitende" · D. R. Congo, Lega · ID: 3047947
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Size
L: 25 cm
H: 8,5 cm
L: 9.8 inch
H: 3.3 inch
Description
wood, pigments, base
According to Biebuyck, the Lega carved different species of frogs or toads, which have different meanings in the teachings of the “bwami” society, or are supposed to convey different wisdom.
They are called “kitende”, “kituku” or “nyangulanga”, among others.
Depending on whether they are made of wood or ivory, they belong to different degrees of initiation.
The object Animal sculpture frog “kitende” with the object ID 3047947 was last part of the auction 96th Auction at April 24, 2021 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house and had the lot number 307.
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Comparing literature
Biebuyck, Daniel P., Lega, Brussels 2002, p. 193