Janus-headed ritual figure of "bukota" society ·  R. D. Congo, Lengola · ID: 3033335

Description

wood, reddish brown patina, camwood powder, a high-towering slender body, the faces nearly identical formed, raised scarification marks, slighly dam., paint rubbed off, minor missing parts, on base;
the Lengola are patrilineal and virilocal. The villages are made up of segmented lineages whose chief is the eldest member of the lineage. There is no organized state, and those in power are linked by the “bukota” society, the major social, religious, and legal institution in the area. The “bukota” society has many levels, with the highest members acting as judges and organizers for village ceremonies. The “bukota” ritual figures are used to ensure social stability and the prevention or treatment of illness. Accordingly they are manipulated by diviners/healers “mufumu”.

L’objet Janus-headed ritual figure of “bukota” society avec l’ID d’objet 3033335 a fait partie de l’enchère 70th tribal art auction en 8 septembre 2012 pour la dernière fois le Zemanek-Münster Hôtel des ventes et avait le numéro de lot 419.

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Littérature comparée

Felix, Marc L., 100 Peoples of Zaire and their Sculpture, Brüssel 1987, p. 76, ill. 6 ff.