Figure oiseau
R. D. Congo, Lega
Vendu
1 200 €
Provenance
Belgian CollectionTaille
H: 18 cm
H: 7.1 inch
Description
ivory, base
Ivory figures depicting certain animals are the property of members of the highest initiation level of the “bwami”- society “lutumbo lwa kindi”. They embody proverbs and are used for the instruction of the initiates.
Littérature comparée
Cameron, Elisabeth L., Art of the Lega, Los Angeles 2001, p. 112, ill. 7.17Remarques
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.