Sakimatwematwe LEGA Three-headed Figure Bwami Congo DRC African Tribal Art 1607

CONGO DRC LEGA three-headed Figure Lega figures with multiple heads are Sakimatwematwe The figures used in the cult of the Bwami are generically called Iginga Collective, sacred properties, they are k

CONGO DRC LEGA janus Figure Very nice two-headed Lega sculpture Lega figures with multiple heads are Sakimatwematwe Daniel Biebuyck names those with two heads Sameisomabili in Ethics and Beauty (page

DescriptionCONGO DRCJanus LEGA FigureThese figures are among those that symbolize wisdom.The two-headed figures are called according to the regions KILOLA KUBILI, KUNGUBILI, SHAMASHWA MABILI or MULI M

CONGO DRC Kasungalala. The Judge Lega people Bwami figure (Iginga). This Iginga named Kasungalala has always raised arm(s). This carving ilustrate the kindi's privilege of serving as arbiter in quarre

CONGO RDC Anthropomorphic statuette (Iginga) LEGA This kind of figurine was used in the context of the cult of Bwami, during small scenes illustrating the aphorisms of which the Lega are fond. Bwami i

CONGO DRC Kasungalala. The Judge Lega people Bwami figure (Iginga). This Iginga named Kasungalala has always raised arm(s). This carving ilustrate the kindi's privilege of serving as arbiter in quarre

CONGO DRC Kasungalala. The Judge Lega people Bwami figure (Iginga). This Iginga named Kasungalala has always raised arm. This carving ilustrate the kindi's privilege of serving as arbiter in quarrels

CONGO DRC Rare and large LEGA statue "Wasesile Wise Kuboku" Lega statuettes are generally quite small, this one is an exception with its 17 1/2 inches. Usually, those with one or both arms raised repr

CONGO DRC LEGA PEOPLE BWAMI FIGURE (IGINGA). These statuettes generically called Igingawere used in the cult of the Bwami, an association that organized the social structure and ensured the stability

Title: Sakimatwematwe Lega wood figure - DRC Congo - African Art Tribal Art Provenance/Additional Info: Combined with a notion of foresight, this African sculpture Sakimatwematwe (Multi-heads) forms a

Title: Iginga Lega of Bwami figure - DRC, Congo - African Art Tribal Art Date/Period: Second half 20th century Origin: DRC, Congo Dimension: 11,02 Inch Materials: Wood Weight: 0,55 Pounds Item type: F

Title: Lega Bwami figure of initiation - DRC Congo - African Art Tribal Art Item Category: Figure, ancestor, statue Date/Period: Second half 20th century Origin: DRC, Congo Materials: Wood Dimensions:

Title: Lega Bwami initiation figure - DRC Congo- African Art Tribal Art Item Category: Statue Date/Period: Second half 20th century Origin: DRC, Congo Materials: Wood Dimensions: 17,72 Inch Weight: 1,

Title: Lega bwami wooden figure - DRC Congo- African Art Tribal Art Item Category: Figure, fetish, statue Date/Period: Mid 20th century Origin: DRC, Congo Materials: Wood Dimensions: 9,45 Inch Weight:

Title: Lega Bwami wooden figure - DRC Congo- African Art Tribal Art Item Category: Figure, statue Date/Period: Second half 20th century Origin: DRC, Congo Materials: Wood Dimensions: 13,39 Inch Weight

Title: Lega Sakimatwematwe statue - DRC, Congo - African Art Tribal Art Date/Period: Mid 20th century Origin: DRC, Congo Dimension: 15,35 Inch Materials: Wood Weight: 0,88 Pounds Item type: Figure, st

Title: Lega Sakimatwematwe statue - DRC Congo - African Art Tribal Art Date Period: Mid 20th century Origin: DRC, Congo Dimension: 14,96 Inch Weight: 0,88 Pounds Materials: Wood Item Type: Figure, sta

CONGO DRC Female LEGA Figure Kakinga ( "Young Woman" ) The figures used in the cult of the Bwami are generically called Iginga Collective, sacred properties, they are kept in secret, generally in clos

CONGO DRC SUPERB DOUBLE LEGA BWAMI IDIMU MASK Rare Double face Mask This type of mask was used as part of the cult of the Bwami, an association that organized the social structure and ensured the stab

CONGO DRC LEGA BWAMI IDIMU MASK This type of mask was used as part of the cult of the Bwami, an association that organized the social structure and ensured the stability of the Lega community. The Leg

CONGO DRC LEGA BWAMI MASK The heartshaped face covered with kaolin is very characteristic of the Lega art This type of mask was used as part of the cult of the Bwami, an association that organized the

CONGO DRC LEGA BWAMI IDIMU MASK Beautiful mask, cross-shaped scarifications on the cheeks Idimu masks are significantly larger than Lukwakongo masks, but stylistically very close These are collective

CONGO DRC LEGA Superb Lukwakongo Mask Nice little mask, visibly old, very expressive despite its absence of a mouth, a relatively rare characteristic Lukwakongo maskettes are small and light wooden ma

CONGO DRC LEGA Bwami Lukwakongo Mask Beautiful heart-shaped face mask bleached with kaolin Eyes are cowry-shaped, the mouth is barely suggested Cross-shaped scarifications on the forehead and cheeks L