The Cleveland Museum of Art
Collection Online as of March 29, 2024
Figure (iginga)
probably 1800s
Overall: 16.7 x 5.5 x 4.5 cm (6 9/16 x 2 3/16 x 1 3/4 in.)
Location: not on view
Description
The life of Lega men and women is structured around their advancement through the different grades of the Bwami association. Fulfilling political, social, religious, and other roles, the members’ ultimate purpose is the pursuit of wisdom and excellence. Ivory figurines were reserved for members of the two highest Bwami grades, in which the core of the Lega’s moral philosophy is revealed.- ca. 1950sCharles Ratton, Paris, Franceno date recordedGuy Ladriere, Paris, Franceca. 1980-1983Pierre Dartevelle, Paris, France1983-2005The Vranken-Hoet Collection, Brussels, Belgium2005 to presentThe Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH by purchase
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