Kakinga Ya Bubake Figurine
Lega · Democratic Republic of the Congo
Reference: MRF-3
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- Height
- 10 cm
- Material
- Ivory
The figure kakinga ya bubake is one of the ritual figures of the LegaIt is used in the ceremonies of the high hierarchy of Bwami and…
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Full original description
The figure kakinga ya bubake is one of the ritual figures of the LegaIt is used in the ceremonies of the high hierarchy of Bwami and represents a woman who has committed adultery, and brings her hands to the head ashamed. These figurines usually carry, as in this case, a well-sealed eye in the head to contain the magical load that gives them their strength. It comes from Shabunda territory.
Further technical information
- Width
- 4 cm
- Attributed period
- First third of the century XX
Details transcribed from the original catalogue; they are not a recent physical inspection.
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Democratic Republic of the Congo. The country associated with the catalog is shown, not the current location of the piece.
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