Ceremonial Spoon (Bwami)
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The Lega equate ivory with the indestructible essence of the human body and use it to illustrate the concepts of permanence and continuity. These small sculptures were displayed at the final phase of initiation into the Bwami society. Whether in the form of human figures, heads, or tools such as spoons, knives, hammers, and billhooks, they represent the proverbs through which Bwami ideals are taught.
#990. Kids: Ceremonial Spoon (Bwami)
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