Chameleon Figure
Item
Accession Number
2019.13
Title
Chameleon Figure
Ethnic Group
Lega
Subject
Figure|Ritual|Central Africa
Country
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Date
20th century
Medium
Wood|Palm Oil
Format
H x W x D: 3.75 x 15.5 x 2 in. (9.525 x 39.37 x 5.08 cm)
Description
A large, carve chameleon with a large head and the large, curled tail is used in ritual ceremonies. The head shows concentric circles with an eye in the middle and two nostril holes. The body and the tail are covered with small holes or perforations. The object is stained and patinated.
