Zoomorphic sculpture "mugugundu"
D. R. Congo, Lega
not available anymore
Provenance
Belgian Private CollectionSize
L: 14,5 cm
L: 5.7 inch
Description
ivory, honey brown patina, quadruped with a long tail;
there are two types of sculpted zoomorphic figures: generic four-legged animals “mugugundu” and figures of specific animals. Both types are owned solely by high-level “bwami” members.