Statuette Januforme - Peter - DR Congo (No reserve price)

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Description from the seller

Statuette of the Father of the PERE ethnie in the DRC. According to local sources, this type of object is used by the initiation society LILWA during initiation and circumcision rites. Initiation was given to young boys. The boys of the age to be circumcised were taken into the bush to develop their endurance, courage, and discipline. They undertook various trials, including fasting, before learning the initiates' secrets of the LILWA society.

Statuette of the Father of the PERE ethnie in the DRC. According to local sources, this type of object is used by the initiation society LILWA during initiation and circumcision rites. Initiation was given to young boys. The boys of the age to be circumcised were taken into the bush to develop their endurance, courage, and discipline. They undertook various trials, including fasting, before learning the initiates' secrets of the LILWA society.

Details

Number of objects
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Peter
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Wood and cowries
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Statuette Januforme
Sold by
BelgiumVerified
2015
Objects sold
97.87%
Private

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