Grand masque anthropomorphe "idimu" · R. D. Congo, Lega · ID: 3048906
Galerie Jahn, Munich, Germany
Description
wood, kaolin, handwritten inventory no. “576”, rest., base
The social and spiritual life of the Lega is governed by the “bwami” society. Within the association there are five initiation levels, or societies, which every man must pass through in order to be considered a fully initiated member of the community in the teachings and traditions of the people.
“Idimu” masks are used by members of the “yananio” or “kindi” initiation level.
During an important ritual ceremony, they were attached to small wooden racks “pala”. Around them are hung the small “lukwakongo” masks, which belong to individual owners and together embody the community of the “bwami” society.
L’objet Grand masque anthropomorphe “idimu” avec l’ID d’objet 3048906 a fait partie de la dernière vente aux enchères 98e vente aux enchères dans 26 mars 2022 le Zemanek-Münster Hôtel des ventes. L’objet portant le numéro de lot 280 a atteint un prix de vente de 2 500 €.
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Littérature comparée
Cameron, Elisabeth L., Art of the Lega, Los Angeles 2001, p. 179, i ll. 9.4