figurine - Lega - DR Congo (No reserve price)

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Bone figure of the Lega tribe from DR Congo, authentic/original, provenance Privécollectie, height 25 cm, width 5.5 cm, depth 5.5 cm, weight 770 g, sold with stand, in good condition.

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Description from the seller

Bone statue (cow/buffalo bone) from the Lega tribe.
Beautifully worked little sculpture. Nice patina.
The Lega people are a Bantu ethnic group in the DR Congo.
They are known for their masks and figurines.
These are used during initiation rituals.
Provenance: formerly in the De Vries collection / formerly in the Tropenarts collection.

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Bone statue (cow/buffalo bone) from the Lega tribe.
Beautifully worked little sculpture. Nice patina.
The Lega people are a Bantu ethnic group in the DR Congo.
They are known for their masks and figurines.
These are used during initiation rituals.
Provenance: formerly in the De Vries collection / formerly in the Tropenarts collection.

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Details

Ethnic group/ culture
Lega
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Material
round bot
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
figurine
Height
25 cm
Width
5.5 cm
Depth
5.5 cm
Weight
770 g
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
Sold by
kawe
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Objects sold
100%
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Reviews
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