African art lega and initiation materials. African tribal sculpture Sakimatwematwe (Multi-headed) belonging to an initiate of the Bwami, among many others used over the lega initiations. The structure is in the form of a trunk on which faces are directed towards the four cardinal points. Relative to a Lega proverb, with two or more heads, this statuette would illustrate the need for a global vision of events, and therefore the prudence, wisdom and impartiality that should result from it. (Biebuyck 1973) The teacher guided the aspirant to a place where masks and statuettes were exhibited, and it was through careful observation that the future initiate had to guess the more or less complex meaning of these metaphors, the latter largely referring to proverbs. and sayings. Each of these initiations took place over seven days and included at least seven performances. Items "won" individually were then kept in a woven bag worn over the shoulder, in a basket for those won collectively. Oily matte patina, abrasions and desication crack.
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