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Item
Accession Number
2024.34.
Subject
Figure|Ritual|Central Africa
Country
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Date
Early 20th Century
Medium
Wood, kaolin
Format
H x W x D: 13 1/2 in x 3 1/8 in x 3 1/4 in (34.29 cm x 7.938 cm x 8.255 cm)
Description
The religious figure is known as the Sakimatwematwe, meaning "the man with many heads". In the Lega community, the figure represents qualities such as wisdom and discernment, allowing the owner to see all sides of an issue in order to have success in their choices. The figure has several heads, placed on the vertical axis, creating a four-sided figure. The wood is coated in white kaolin, and each face shares similarities, however they are not all uniform.
Type
Religious Figure / Sacred Figure
Conforms To
Lega