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Masks & Symbols from Southern & Central Africa

This image shows an ancient African tribal wooden statuette of the multi-headed Sakimatwematwe type, carved by the Lega people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This kind of object served as an initiation aid within the Bwami secret society.

Cette image montre une ancienne statuette tribale africaine multi-têtes de type Sakimatwematwe, sculptée en bois par l'ethnie Lega de la République Démocratique du Congo. Ce type d'objet servait de support d'initiation au sein de la société secrète du Bwami. 


 

DR Congo  (No reserve price)

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An original wooden multi-headed Sakimatwematwe tribal statue by the Lega people from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, 33 cm high, 15 cm wide and 12 cm deep, provenance private collection, sold with stand, in good condition.

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An original wooden multi-headed Sakimatwematwe tribal statue by the Lega people from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, 33 cm high, 15 cm wide and 12 cm deep, provenance private collection, sold with stand, in good condition.

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