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Lega Bwami Statue – Democratic Republic of Congo
An anthropomorphic figure surmounting an animal. His body is covered in perforations.
Statue sculpted for the purpose of being used by one or more officers of the Bwami society during initiations intended to instill moral and social values in Lega individuals.
REGION: DRC
MATERIAL: Wood
PERIOD: 20th century
DIMENSION: 51cm x 11cm x 13cm
inventory number: AF070
Ref: 4N19ZZSIBO