Objet rituel en forme de couteau · R. D. Congo, Lega · ID: 3046714
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Description
ivory,
The Lega make replicas of tools from everyday life.
The possession of these objects is reserved for members of the “kindi” initiation level of the “bwami” society. They are ritually danced and serve the transmission of secret messages.
Littérature comparée
Biebuyck, Daniel P., Lega, Brussels 2002, p. 212 ff.
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.