LEGA Ancestral Figures

LEGA, ancestral figures,

Democratic Republic of Congo formerly Zaire

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LEGA ancestral figures, called Maginga, are primarily carved out of wood or ivory.
Employed during iniation ceremonies they have a mnemonic function insofar as they assisted in telling of 'ancestor stories' or in the depiction of proverbs.


LEGA 001	LEGA 002	LEGA 003	LEGA 004	LEGA 005
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LEGA (Dem. Rep. of Congo f Zaire)

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