Ritual object ·  D. R. Congo, Lega · ID: 3038188

Description

bone, remains of reddish pigment, circle with central drilling, min. dam., slight traces of abrasion;
in their regular large size these objects are important tools in domestic and agricultural work. The miniature “tools” are generally carved in elephant bone, some of them are manufactured in wood or ivory. Most of these pieces belong to preceptors of high grade, but in some areas any “kindi” may have one or all of these items in his possession.They are used in lower and higher grade initiations, but only in small quantities at lower grades.

The object Ritual object with the object ID 3038188 was last part of the auction 79th Tribal Art Auction at March 21, 2015 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house. The object with the lot number 434 achieved a sales price of EUR 280.

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Comparing literature

Biebuyck, Daniel P., Lega, Brussels 2002, p. 214, ill. 164