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Unknown — Lega Figure, Republic Democratic of the Congo
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Lega Figure, Republic Democratic of the Congo

A sculptural figure from the Lega people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, representing the artistic traditions of Central African cultures. This historical artifact reflects the spiritual and cultural practices of the Lega civilization.

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Splendeurs : Chefs-d’oeuvre des Arts d’Afrique

June 8, 2022

Estimate: $25,000$35,000

Lot 10

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Unknown, Lega Figure, Republic Democratic of the Congo

A sculptural figure from the Lega people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, representing the artistic traditions of Central African cultures. This historical artifact reflects the spiritual and cultural practices of the Lega civilization.

Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Ceremonial, African Art, Sculpture, Lega, Historical, Democratic Republic Of The Congo, Figurative

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Collected by

Richard Caswell, Sebastián Naranjo, Jonah Handel, Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris, Ethan Elkins, Alex Capecelatro, Mihail Lari, Cleveland Museum of Art