Frog "kitende" · D. R. Congo, Lega · ID: 3036019
Toni Dähler, Basel, Switzerland
Antonio Fiacco, Fehraltorf/Zurich, Switzerland
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.
The object Frog “kitende” with the object ID 3036019 was part of the auction 75th tribal art auction on November 30, 2013. The object with the lot number 199 achieved a sales price of EUR 2,800 with an asking price of EUR 2,500.
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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