Couple · D. R. Congo, Metoko · ID: 3042465
sold
EUR 1,350
Size
H: 20 cm & 21,5 cm
H: 7.9 inch & 8.5 inch
Description
ivory, male/female, edged forms, nearly identical postures and facial featuresl, large heads, min. dam., small traces of abrasion, base;
most of the Metokos figures have multiple uses which are connected with the “kota” (“bukota”) society forming the centre of social and political life, just like the “bwami” society of the Lega.
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.