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a lega ivory figure
Standing with the arms carved in relief, the hands each side of the groin, the legs joined at the base, the heart-shaped face with long slender nose and eyes in relief, creamy to golden patina
14.6 cm high, mounted
Standing with the arms carved in relief, the hands each side of the groin, the legs joined at the base, the heart-shaped face with long slender nose and eyes in relief, creamy to golden patina
14.6 cm high, mounted
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Provenance: Jean Eloy, governor of the district of Maniema. Given to him by Kasambula, a chief Wekibongo area, circa 1950