This statue was carved in the style of the Lega people of DRC. The statue features 4 faces. It measures 19 inches tall and weighs 5.5 pounds. There is some cracking and wear and tear throughout – please see photos.
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Type of Object | Figure, statue |
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Country of Origin | DR Congo |
Ethnicity | Lega |
Material | Wood, pigment and kaolin clay |
Approximate Age | Unknown |
Height | 19" |
Width | 7.5" |
Depth | 7.5" |
Weight | 5.5 lbs |
Overall Condition | Some cracking, scuffing and general wear and tear throughout. |
Tribe Information
About the Lega People
Lega art is exclusively focused on and associated with the Bwami society. Each object has a precise role and function within their ceremonies and rituals and is used only by the initiated. These artefacts are numerous and are created from a variety of materials, particularly wood, ivory, bone and elephant hide.
Source:
Baquart, Jean-Baptiste. The Tribal Arts of Africa. New York: Thames and Hudson Inc. 1998. Print.
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