Zoomorphic sculpture "mugugundu" · D. R. Congo, Lega · ID: 3042569
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Size
H: 4 cm
L: 12,5 cm
H: 1.6 inch
L: 4.9 inch
Description
ivory, honey brown patina, dark pigment remains, in shape of a quadruped, tribe-typical circle ornaments with central drilling, base.
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.
Comparing literature
Biebuyck, Daniel P., Lega, Brussels 2002, p. 190 f.
Notices
This object is subject to CITES. Please note that it can only be sent within the European Union. At the present time export in third countries is prohibited, respectively, export licenses in third countries for objects containing or made of protected materials are only granted under stringent conditions.