Lega Carved Bone Figure

Democratic Republic of Congo

Early 20th c

6 inches high x 2 1/2 inches wide

Ex: Dr. Jack Kimbrough collection, San Diego, CA

SOLD

The small Lega carved bone figure was a personal amulet of a high ranking member of the Bwami Society. Lega figures were a symbolic representation used in teaching moral, social and political values during initiation rites. The face is heart shaped with coffee bean eyes and stands on two legs bent, inward.