Shield (1) - Very beautiful Congo war shield

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Bouclier Kilume Lega, a ceremonial shield of the Lega Bwadi ka kifwebe culture from the Congo (DRC), crafted in bois with verre beads and coral, 40 cm high and 40 cm wide with a depth of 12 cm (weight 5982 g).

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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 Lega of the East.

The members of this society are the basha masende, holders of the knowledge necessary to interact with the gods.

Origin country
Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Collection area
Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kinshasa
Height, in cm
40
Weight, in grams
5982
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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 Lega of the East.

The members of this society are the basha masende, holders of the knowledge necessary to interact with the gods.

Origin country
Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Collection area
Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kinshasa
Height, in cm
40
Weight, in grams
5982
Shipping Colissimo

Translated Show original

Details

Era
After 2000
Number of objects
1
Material
Coral, Glass (beads), Wood
Country of origin
Very beautiful Congo war shield
Condition
Good condition, see description
Height
40 cm
Width
40 cm
Depth
12 cm
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