Lega Bwami Iginga Figure, Congo #49 Naga Serpent 3 3/4" tall x 1

3 3/4" tall x 1 3/4" wide (widest point)

Afghan Silver Pendant #11

Box of Cigars Ornament

Human Hands

With their eyes closed and hands resting on their abdomens

Lega Bwami Iginga Figure, Congo #49 Naga Serpent 3 3/4" tall x 1Lega Bwami Society Iginga Figure, Congo #49 These statuettes are generically called Iginga, and were used in the cult of the Bwami, an association that organized the social structure and ensured the stability of the Lega community. Lega wooden figures are rare and served as part of the contents of a basket used during initiation ceremonies. As Biebuyck (2002: 119) describes, ' the essential presentation takes place during the kunanuna masengo rite in