Frog "kitende"

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Description

ivory, slightly shiny patina, incised facial features, circle ornaments with central drilling, dam., cracks, slight traces of abrasion;
depiction of “kitende”, the frog (even known as “kituku” or “myangulanga”). The figure alludes to the fact that the initiate is of a separate breed and should not engage in lighthearted adventures.

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Comparing literature

Beaulieux, Dick, Belgium collects African Art, Brussels 2000, p. 200 Biebuyck, Daniel P., Lega, Brussels 2002, p. 193, ill. 139

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