Head sculpture · D. R. Congo, Lega · ID: 3045824
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Size
H: 21 cm
H: 8.3 inch
Description
wood, cowry shells,
Because of the three-legged stool reminding of the “wabalenga” figural type of ivory. Since this figure is made of wood and has two heads, a connection with the “sakimatwematwe” type is also possible.
Biebuyck suggests that these multiheaded figures “sakwimatwematwe” (“Mr. Many-Heads”) symbolize the ability of the high-level “bwami” members to see in many different directions and to be wise and fair minded.
The object Head sculpture with the object ID 3045824 was last part of the auction 92nd Tribal Art Auction at June 29, 2019 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house and had the lot number 208.
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Comparing literature
Biebuyck, Daniel P., Lega, Brussels 2002, p. 132 and p. 169