Lega inhabits the virgin forest of eastern DRC, between the great lakes and the Lualaba River, next to Luba people.
zoomorphic items were used in bwami, carved from wood, ivory, elephant bone, clay, there are hundreds of found object types displayed alongside ivory in initiation. Some zoomorphic sculptures, mostly quadrupeds are carved in an ambiguous form rendering them nearly impossible to identify. Zoomorphic forms are emblems used in initiation, individuals of lower grade may own them unless they are made of ivory. In other regions they are owned by the preceptor, in some regions of the Lega country, all of the above variations of ownership are possible. These stylized figures called Mugugunda have prescribed a name during the ritual that does not necessarily correspond with the sculptural form. This is an old clay statue with a black patina and it shows signs of age.
- Material: Clay
- Age: Approximately 55-70 yrs
- Origin: Democratic Republic Of Congo
- Condition: Good
- SKU: CMI-040
- Weight: 0.7 kg
- Dimensions: 17 x 18.5 x 6.5 cm