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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
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Provenance: Jean Eloy, governor of the district of Maniema. Given to him by Kasambula, a chief Wekibongo area, circa 1950

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