This statue was carved in the style of the Lega people of DRC. The statue features 3 faces, 2 of which are placed where the arms should be. The statue measures 18.5 inches tall and weighs 2 pounds. There is some damage to the right heel and some cracking and wear and tear throughout – please see photos.
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Lega Statue with 3 Faces 18.5″- DR Congo – African Art
Original price was: $350.00.$87.50Current price is: $87.50.
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| Type of Object | Figure, statue |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | DR Congo |
| Ethnicity | Lega |
| Material | Wood, pigment and kaolin clay |
| Approximate Age | Unknown |
| Height | 18.5" |
| Width | 5.5” |
| Depth | 4.5" |
| Weight | 2 lbs |
| Overall Condition | Damage to right heel, cracking and wear and tear |
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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