Chameleon Figure

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.