Lega - Democratic Republic of the Congo - Bone spoon - First - Lot 183

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Lega - Democratic Republic of the Congo - Bone spoon - First - Lot 183
Lega - Democratic Republic of the Congo - Bone spoon - First half 20th century Carved bone spoon featuring a handle composed of a succession of diamond shapes and a central openwork element. Small circular incisions punctuate the ends of the handle. The oval, slightly hollowed spoon shows signs of use and a cream to light-brown patina characteristic of the material. Objects of this type were used in the context of Lega (Bwami) initiation societies, where sculptures and objects in bone or ivory served as symbolic and educational aids. Provenance: -Line Hippoliet Verbeemen collection,Bonheiden,Belgium -Private collection Belgium Length: 17 cm - Width: 4,5 cm - Weight: 41 gr.
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