Head sculpture ·  R. D. Congo, Lega · ID: 3037844

Description

ivory, remains of paint, a strong neck carved with rings supporting an oval head with bean-shaped eyes, circle ornaments with central drilling on the forehead, min. dam., fine cracks though age;
generally, these extremely important sculptures are kept in trust on behalf of a community by the “kindi” who has most seniority in a well-defined large community. This is not the oldest person nor the most senior in the kinship system but the most senior in grade among living. He is sometimes known as “kyankuma” (“tree fallen high over the river”) to emphasize his supreme status. No “kindi” initiation can be held without his presence. The figurine is very secretely guarded by its keeper who places it close to his head at night.

L’objet Head sculpture avec l’ID d’objet 3037844 a fait partie de l’enchère 78th tribal art auction en 18 octobre 2014 pour la dernière fois le Zemanek-Münster Hôtel des ventes et avait le numéro de lot 447.

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Littérature comparée

Cameron, Elisabeth L., Art of the Lega, Los Angeles 2001, p. 121