Figure féminine "iginga" (pl. "maginga") ·  R. D. Congo, Lega · ID: 3052726

Description

ivory, pigment, base

Each initiation level of the “bwami” association has its own objects and sculptures “isengo” (pl. “masengo”) that serve to convey the teachings and moral concepts of Lega society.

These include the small “iginga” ivory figurines. They are owned by the highest initiation level of the “bwami”, the “kindi” society, and belong to members of “lutumbo lwa kindi”.

Expertise

Certificate of the Nature Conservation Authority, Würzburg, No. DE-WÜS260311-352

Publications

AHDRC: 0212981

Remarques

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.