Sculpture de tête
R. D. Congo, Lega
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Taille
H: 21 cm
H: 8.3 inch
Description
wood, cowry shells,
Because of the three-legged stool reminding of the “wabalenga” figural type of ivory. Since this figure is made of wood and has two heads, a connection with the “sakimatwematwe” type is also possible.
Biebuyck suggests that these multiheaded figures “sakwimatwematwe” (“Mr. Many-Heads”) symbolize the ability of the high-level “bwami” members to see in many different directions and to be wise and fair minded.