Frog "kitende" ·  D. R. Congo, Lega · ID: 3042425

Description

ivory, honey brown patina, with incised geometrical decor, pierced neck for suspension, min. dam., slight traces of abrasion, base;
depiction of “kitende”, the frog (even known as “kituku” or “nyangulanga”). 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 3042425 was last part of the auction 86th Tribal Art Auction at May 27, 2017 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house. The object with the lot number 417 achieved a sales price of EUR 3,500.

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Comparing literature

Biebuyck, Daniel P., Lega, Brussels 2002, p. 193, ill. 139

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.