Sakimatwematwe Figure
Item
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Accession Number
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2024.34.
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Title
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Sakimatwematwe Figure
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Ethnic Group
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Lega
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Subject
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Figure|Ritual|Central Africa
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Country
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Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Date
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Early 20th Century
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Medium
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Wood, kaolin
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Format
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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)
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Description
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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.
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Type
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Religious Figure / Sacred Figure
