Standing male figure · D. R. Congo, Lega · ID: 3034884
sold
EUR 1,250
Provenance
Emmanuel Ameloot, Brussels, BelgiumSize
H: 18 cm
H: 7.1 inch
Description
ivory, honey brown patina, remains of camwood powder, circle-shaped eyes with central dot, a triangular recess forming the mouth, slightly dam., socle;
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.