A rare figure of motherhood - Lega - DR Congo

Maternal statues are very rare in African art. We know the Bwami figures linked to the initiation of Lega people, but representations of motherhood hardly ever feature among them. A piece not to be missed!

Presentation of our expert house

Based in Belgium, our house of expertise and sale specializes in African and ethnographic art. A leading seller on Catawiki for more than 8 years, we enjoy a solid reputation and a track record of several hundred sales with a customer satisfaction rate close to 100%.

We regularly assist with liquidations, successions and dispersals of collections, in collaboration with individuals and families in Belgium and neighboring countries. Our approach is rigorous, transparent and accessible, with sales often offered without reserve prices.

Some pieces that have passed through our hands have joined international private collections and, for some, museum institutions.

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Shipping insured within 24 h, with careful packaging, insurance and tracking.
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