Ubanga Nyama Statue

Superb large Ubanga Nyama Lengola statue from CongoSolid wood with a crusty patina in placesRemains of colored pigmentation of small round spotsThe large Lengola veneration statues are known as Ubanga Nyama.They were erected in the center of the village after the death of a chief. These minimalist sculptures are supposed to represent the founding ancestor of the Lengola, Suway. Such statues having been used are rareThey were erected in the center of the village after the death of a chief.They could also be used during initiation rites of the Butoko society.These statues can be dismantled, possibly for storage or portabilityOver time, the color of the pigments of the patina has faded, a crusty patina has set in placesThis collector's item is in good conditionIt will be delivered with the presentation baseFree shipping worldwide