This Lega style statue features a male figure with typical Lega features. The figure measures 13.5 inches tall and weighs 1 pound. The piece has some minor cracking, scuffing and general wear and tear. Please inspect photos.
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Lega Style Statue 13.5″ on Custom Base – DR Congo – African Art
Original price was: $150.00.$75.00Current price is: $75.00.
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| Type of Object | Figure, statue |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | DR Congo |
| Ethnicity | Lega |
| Material | Wood, Pigment |
| Approximate Age | Unknown |
| Height | 13.5" |
| Width | 3" |
| Depth | 3" |
| Weight | 1 lb |
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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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