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Ancient bone spoon used by the initiates of the bwani wood brothe…

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LEGA, DRC Ancient bone spoon used by the initiates of the bwani wood brotherhood. L: 19.5 cm. Wear, patina.

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LEGA, DRC Ancient bone spoon used by the initiates of the bwani wood brotherhood. L: 19.5 cm. Wear, patina.

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Estim. 80 - 120 EUR

Set including : - a LAPONIA reindeer bone spoon ; - an IFUGAO spoon carved with a standing figure; - an erotic figure, probably Indonesian; - an Indonesian spoon ; - an indeterminate spoon; - two lime spatulas, Massim area. Wood, horn, old patina and wear marks. H. 4.5 to 25 cm.

Estim. 4 000 - 5 000 EUR

Large mask with heart-shaped face surmounted by two small straight horns. Red and white polychromy. Wood with old brown patina. Lega. Democratic Republic of Congo. Height : 34 cm

Starting price 420 EUR

Masque de grade

Estim. 600 - 800 EUR

"RDC/ZAÏRE - LEGA Idumu Lega mask The heart-shaped face is covered with Kaolin, although Idumu masks are much larger than Lukwakongo masks Lukwakongo masks, they are stylistically close to them. These are collective masks used during ceremonies reserved for senior members of the Bwami, an association that organized the social structure and ensured the stability of the Lega community Beautiful wooden base and inventory markings H;: 38 cm (base 52 cm) DONATION - Private collection P.H. - Ile de France".

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