This small pendant belongs to men’s society “bwami” from the Lega tribe an ethnic group found in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Lega people are amongst Africa’s best- known carvers and artists, the Lega tribe art is created for primarily their semisecret associations of men Such bracelets among the art of the Bwami, the women of Kanyamwa grades wore bracelets as indicators of social status. This is a fine old ivory bracelet with no markings or dots and it looks visibly old and used.
- Material: Ivory
- Age:approx 55-75yrs
- Origin: Democratic Republic Of Congo
- Condition: Good
- SKU: CMI-087
- Weight: 0.1 kg
- Dimensions: 8 x 8 x 2 cm