This Lwalwa statuette has facial
characteristics, and features that can be compared to those
of their masks. Lwalwa figures are not very common and are
believed to be involved in important rituals related to
initiation societies and to the circumcision of children
coming of age.
Ex Leonard Kahan Gallery New York, and Ex Christopher and Genevieve McConnell collection.
Height: 12" x Width: 3 ⅝" x Depth: 3" - on its 3 ½" square base, it is 13" in height.
