Ritual object of "bwami" society
R. D. Congo, Lega
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Provenance
Arno Henseler, Munich, GermanyTaille
L: 28 cm
L: 11.0 inch
Description
wood, dark brown patina, tribe-typical pattern, slightly dam., abrasion of paint, metal base;
reminding of the spoons made from ivory or bone “kalukili”, which are signs of prestige and are also used in circumcision rites.