Standing figure
D. R. Congo, Lega
not available anymore
Size
H: 13,5 cm
H: 5.3 inch
Description
ivory, partly honey brown patina, neckless head and simplified facial features, rep. (breakages on both legs), fine cracks;
within men’s society “bwami” just members of the “kindi” level were allowed to possess such ivory figures. Each object was combined with special proverbs implying positive or negative meaning, depending on the context in which they were used.