Figurine masculine debout ·  R. D. Congo, Lega · ID: 3041777

Description

ivory, honey brown patina, dark pigment, circular eyes with central drilling, neck and knees accentuated by incisions, min. dam., fine cracks through age, base;
objects like the present one, called “masengo”, play an important role at trransition/initiation ceremonies within the “bwami” association. “Masengo” are manipulated in diverse ways during rituals, being arranged in configurations or held during dancing. The ivory may be rubbed with oil or perfume or else polished with sandpaper, producing a powder that may be used as a medicine. As with other “masengo”, the significance of these anthropomorphic ivory figures can only be judged through knowledge of their use in their original ritual context, which may change with the ritual in which they are employed. They may act as signifiers of rank, marks of identity or commemoration of ancestors. They also posses medicinal powers.

L’objet Figurine masculine debout avec l’ID d’objet 3041777 a fait partie de la dernière vente aux enchères 86e vente aux enchères Tribal Art dans 27 mai 2017 le Zemanek-Münster Hôtel des ventes. L’objet portant le numéro de lot 58 a atteint un prix de vente de 1 200 €.

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Publications

AHDRC: 0141992

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.