Shield (1) - Magnificent Congo War Shield

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Bouclier Kilume Lega, a ceremonial shield of the Lega people from the eastern Congo, with provenance in the Democratic Republic of Congo; dimensions 40 × 40 × 12 cm.

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Description from the seller

Kilume Shield, Lega, is part of the ceremonial objects of the society of the same name (bwadi ka kifwebe), which still today plays a prestigious role among the eastern Lega.

Members of this society are the basha masende, holders of the knowledge needed to interact with the gods.

Country of origin
Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Collection area
Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kinshasa
Height, in cm
40
Weight, in grams
5982
Colissimo shipping

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Kilume Shield, Lega, is part of the ceremonial objects of the society of the same name (bwadi ka kifwebe), which still today plays a prestigious role among the eastern Lega.

Members of this society are the basha masende, holders of the knowledge needed to interact with the gods.

Country of origin
Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Collection area
Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kinshasa
Height, in cm
40
Weight, in grams
5982
Colissimo shipping

Translated Show original

Details

Era
After 2000
Number of objects
1
Material
Coral, Glass (beads), Wood
Country of origin
Magnificent Congo War Shield
Condition
Good condition, see description
Height
40 cm
Width
40 cm
Depth
12 cm
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Objects sold
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