This female statue named Kasimbi, like the organizer of the rites of circumcision, was kept in the hut of future circumcised. Abrasive wear patina, desiccation cracks. Cult statue belonging to the Metoko and Lengola, peoples of the primary forest dedicated to the worship of a unique God, monotheism rare in Africa. Their three-rank society, Bukota, structured daily life and welcomed both men and women. It represents the equivalent of the Bwami association of Lega. The sculptures played a role during the initiation ceremonies, and were then placed on the grave of the initiates of high rank. Kakungu in particular was surrounded by other carved objects related to initiatory rites and circumcision. Each of these figures had a name, like the lega traditions. Ref: "100 people of Zaire and their Sculpture"M.L. Félix.
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