Lega amulets - Pende - DR Congo (No reserve price)
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Set of five hand-carved bone Lega amulets from the Pende culture in DR Congo, dating to the late 20th century, in good condition with a warm patina; each figure measures about 14 cm high, 15 mm wide and 10 mm deep, and the group is authentic/original.
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Set of five hand-carved tribal figurines, meticulously crafted from bone. These unique pieces showcase the distinctive artistic traditions of Central African tribal art, closely resembling the spiritual and symbolic carvings of the Lega culture.
Each figure features highly stylized facial expressions and is beautifully embellished with traditional circle-and-dot (dot-in-circle) geometric incisions, a timeless motif symbolizing wisdom, lineage, and spiritual protection.
• Quantity: 5 individual carvings
• Material: Bone with a rich, warm patina
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition with natural age-related character lines and variations
• Aesthetics: Perfect for collectors of ethnographic art, tribal artifacts, or as a sophisticated cultural statement display. Dim: 10 - 14 cm.
A remarkable and expressive collection that beautifully bridges ancestral history and sculptural art.
Good condition, no restorations.
Careful registered shipping.
Set of five hand-carved tribal figurines, meticulously crafted from bone. These unique pieces showcase the distinctive artistic traditions of Central African tribal art, closely resembling the spiritual and symbolic carvings of the Lega culture.
Each figure features highly stylized facial expressions and is beautifully embellished with traditional circle-and-dot (dot-in-circle) geometric incisions, a timeless motif symbolizing wisdom, lineage, and spiritual protection.
• Quantity: 5 individual carvings
• Material: Bone with a rich, warm patina
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition with natural age-related character lines and variations
• Aesthetics: Perfect for collectors of ethnographic art, tribal artifacts, or as a sophisticated cultural statement display. Dim: 10 - 14 cm.
A remarkable and expressive collection that beautifully bridges ancestral history and sculptural art.
Good condition, no restorations.
Careful registered shipping.
Details
Indigenous object name
Lega amulets
Number of objects
5
Ethnic group/ culture
Pende
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Animal bone
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Height
140 mm
Width
15 mm
Depth
10 mm
Authenticity
Original/official
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