Lega
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The Lega people of the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo create distinctive ivory and bone figurines used in the Bwami initiation society. These small carved figures communicate moral lessons and social rank within the community's system of knowledge and authority.
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Lega ivory and bone figurines serve the Bwami initiation society in the eastern Congo. These small, stylized carvings communicate moral teachings and indicate social rank within the community.
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