Small standing figure ·  D. R. Congo, Lega · ID: 3038470

Description

ivory, honeybrown patina, dark pigment remains, crowned by two heads arranged on top of each other, min. dam., slight traces of abrasion;
Biebuyck suggests that these figures emphasize the ability of the high-level “bwami” members to see in many different directions and to make wise and fair minded decisions. Furtheron they should point out that members of the village should act in concert in order to be successful, which especially refers to a good success in hunting.

The object Small standing figure with the object ID 3038470 was part of the auction 79th Tribal Art Auction on March 21, 2015. The object with the lot number 431 achieved a sales price of EUR 13,000 with an asking price of EUR 8,000.

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