This statue was carved in the style of the Lega people of DRC. The statue has a beautiful dark color and cowrie shell eyes. It comes attached to a custom base for easy display. It measures 12 inches tall, 13.5 inches including the stand, and weighs 1.5 pounds. There is some cracking, scuffing and general wear and tear throughout. Please inspect photos.
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Beautiful Lega Statue on Custom Base 13.5″ – DRC – African Art
Original price was: $175.00.$105.00Current price is: $105.00.
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| Type of Object | Figure, statue |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | DR Congo |
| Ethnicity | Lega |
| Material | Wood, pigment and cowrie shell eyes |
| Approximate Age | Unknown |
| Height | 12" figure | 13.5" including base |
| Width | 3" |
| Depth | 3" |
| Weight | 1.5 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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