Ritual object of "bwami" society
D. R. Congo, Lega
not available anymore
Provenance
Arno Henseler, Munich, GermanySize
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.