Shield (1) - Magnificent Congo War Shield

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Bouclier Kilume Lega, a ceremonial war shield from the Lega people of the Democratic Republic of Congo, 40 × 40 × 12 cm, made of wood with glass beadwork and coral, in good condition.

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Shield Kilume Lega
It is one of the ceremonial objects of the society of the same name (bwadi ka kifwebe), which still today plays a prestigious role among the Eastern Lega.

The members of this society are the Basha Masende, holders of the knowledge necessary to interact with the gods.

Country of origin
Congo, Democratic Republic
Collection zone
Congo, Dem. Rep., Kinshasa
Height, in cm
40
Weight, in grams
3982
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Shield Kilume Lega
It is one of the ceremonial objects of the society of the same name (bwadi ka kifwebe), which still today plays a prestigious role among the Eastern Lega.

The members of this society are the Basha Masende, holders of the knowledge necessary to interact with the gods.

Country of origin
Congo, Democratic Republic
Collection zone
Congo, Dem. Rep., Kinshasa
Height, in cm
40
Weight, in grams
3982
Colissimo Shipping

Details

Era
After 2000
Total nr of items
1
Material
Coral, Glass (beads), Wood
Country of Origin
Magnificent Congo War Shield
Condition
Good condition, see description
Height
40 cm
Width
40 cm
Depth
12 cm
FranceVerified
1285
Objects sold
87.67%
Private

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