Zemanek-Münster

Ritual object of "bwami" society

D. R. Congo, Lega
not available anymore
Provenance
Arno Henseler, Munich, Germany
Size
L: 28 cm
L: 11.0 inch

Description

wood, dark brown patina, tribe-typical pattern, slightly dam., abrasion of paint, metal base;
reminding of the spoons made from ivory or bone “kalukili”, which are signs of prestige and are also used in circumcision rites.


Comparing literature

Cameron, Elisabeth L., Art of the Lega, Los Angeles 2001, p. 89 ff

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