This statue was carved in the style of the Lega people of DRC. The statue portrays four faces throughout the body of the figure. It measures 14.75 inches tall and weighs 1 pound. There is some damage on the top of the piece and cracking, scrapes and scuffs throughout.
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Lega Statue with Four Faces 14.75″- DR Congo – African Tribal Art
Original price was: $300.00.$75.00Current price is: $75.00.
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| Type of Object | Figure |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | DR Congo |
| Ethnicity | Lega |
| Material | wood, pigment, leather, nails |
| Approximate Age | Unknown |
| Height | 14.75" |
| Width | 3" |
| Depth | 2.75" |
| Weight | 1 lb |
| Overall Condition | Damage on top, cracking, scrapes and scuffs |
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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