Female figure "iginga" (pl. "maginga") · D. R. Congo, Lega · ID: 3052726
Lempertz, Brussels, 31 March 2012, lot 98
German Private Collection
Description
ivory, pigment, base
Each initiation level of the “bwami” association has its own objects and sculptures “isengo” (pl. “masengo”) that serve to convey the teachings and moral concepts of Lega society.
These include the small “iginga” ivory figurines. They are owned by the highest initiation level of the “bwami”, the “kindi” society, and belong to members of “lutumbo lwa kindi”.
Expertise
Certificate of the Nature Conservation Authority, Würzburg, No. DE-WÜS260311-352
Publications
AHDRC: 0212981
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.