Statuette Iginga - The League - DR Congo

Ancient Lega iginga statuette. This type of small statue was used during the Bwami initiation rites. Each object was the physical vessel of an teaching transmitted during the passage of ranks and kept secret from non-initiates. It is evident that the piece shows wear related to its use.

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