Head sculpture ·  R. D. Congo, Lega · ID: 3038959

Description

ivory, honey brown patina, dark pigment remains, a strong neck supporting an oval head with heart-shaped deepened face with regular facial features, min. dam., cracks through age, slight traces of abrasion, base;
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 3038959 a fait partie de l’enchère 80th Tribal Art Auction en 27 juin 2015 pour la dernière fois le Zemanek-Münster Hôtel des ventes et avait le numéro de lot 441.

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Littérature comparée

Cameron, Elisabeth L., Art of the Lega, Los Angeles 2001, p. 121 Biebuyck, Daniel P., Lega, Brussels 2002, p. 138, ill. 77