LEGA, Democratic Republic of the Congo. - Lot 403

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LEGA, Democratic Republic of the Congo. - Lot 403
LEGA, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Wood, polychrome. Mugugundu" zoomorphic statuette used in "Bwami" initiation to express metaphors in proverbs, songs and dances for teachings and knowledge of nature and the forest. Length: 39.5 cm. Height: 7 cm. Slight cracks. Provenance: Collection of Patrice CHRISTY, a recognized specialist in wildlife conservation, particularly in Africa. He has co-authored several works on biodiversity, and his work has greatly contributed to the understanding and preservation of bird species in Africa, notably in Gabon and Sâo-Tomé et Principe. All his objects were collected in the 1970s.
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