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Lega Janus Sakimatwematwe Figure, Democratic Republic of Congo #296Lega Figure from the Democratic Republic of Congo #296 Magnificent Lega Two headed Janus Bust known as a Sakimatwematwe with wonderful expressions. Multi headed Iginga Lega Statue Iginga type are considered the most powerful in the Bwami Society Cult. During Ceremonies, Ingingas are rubbed with palm oil and coated with kaolin clay, which gives them this beautiful patina. Sometimes, certain Village Shamans happen to "grate" them in tiny patches, and
- Lega Figure from the Democratic Republic of Congo #296
- Magnificent Lega Two-headed Janus Bust known as a Sakimatwematwe with wonderful expressions.
- Multi-headed Iginga Lega Statue/ Iginga-type are considered the most powerful in the Bwami Society Cult. During Ceremonies, Ingingas are rubbed with palm oil and coated with kaolin clay, which gives them this beautiful patina.
- Sometimes, certain Village Shamans happen to "grate" them in tiny patches, and use the sawdust and chips in Medicinal Potions to be ingested by a Supplicant or Initiate.
- When Inginga Figures have several heads, they are called Sakimatwematwe.
- The poetry inherent in Lega spiritual belief is manifest in all objects attached to the Initiation Rituals of the Bwami Society. The Bwami is a closed Men's Organization with Graded Membership and complex Initiation Rites that impose a high moral and philosophical code. Above all, it teaches co-operation amongst its Members.
- According to Vogel (1988: 90), Lega "sculptures are elements of Ritual Paraphernalia [...]. As proverbs are recited to the Initiates by Senior Members, the Figures are held up as mnemonics." The aphorism most often connected to Figures like the our example above featuring multiple heads surmounting an "elephant's foot" pedestal, are generally known as Sakimatwematwe.
- Sakimatwematwe roughly translates to "Mr. Many-Heads who has seen an elephant on the other side of the large river" (Biebuyck 1973: 220).
- "A hunter goes across a great river, sees an elephant on the other bank, returns to look for other hunters to help, but when he returns he finds that the others have already killed the elephant" (de Kun 1966: 88). This aphorism points to the inability of the Individual to accomplish a great task alone, and to the greater good that lies in the Community. Rather than starting an effort on his own, the hunter acts wisely in looking for help and eventually gets the task accomplished without any physical effort of his own. Another interpretation is that the Bwami Society enables its Members through Initiation to see in many different directions; a metaphor for the "Wisdom, Fairness and Omniscience of the Initiate" (Biebuyck 1973: 221).
- Measurements : 25×10×12 cm
- Light-weight and light-colored wood. Pigment (kaolin).
- Condition: Good; traces of use, a tiny bit of cracking from desiccation at the junction of the two heads.
- Estimate age: Second half of the 20th century.
- Provenance: Private European Collection.
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★★★★★ 3
Not very detailed
Format: Hardcover
Cute illustrations, but I wished it would have went into a little more detail to be more informative for my kids. It was pretty simplistic.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2021
★★★★★ 5
Baby’s first chapter book but not durable.
Format: Paperback
This is a great book. It teaches a lot of important lessons. I call it a chapter book because it was longer than most books that you read to a toddler, and had different lessons spread thought out. Unfortunately, this book was not durable and a high energy toddler was able to rip it to pieces and shreds. This was still a good book and I would recommend it to all parents who enjoy reading to their children.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Sweet story
Format: Paperback
Nice gift tonpreschooler
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Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Great Way to Teach Manners and Appropriate Behavior
Format: Paperback
When I read this book, I found myself nodding my head so much and lovind the lessons taught. There is a story about the little pig who said "I won't" whenever his mom asked him for help. Then he learns he is missing out by always not wanting to help when his brother "I will" gets to have a fun day at the dock. Sweet little stories about how to act appropriately when you are a guest and how to treat others. It is just darling. My daughter LOVES it because she watches the Richard Scary cartoons on Saturday about solving mysteries. She keeps asking me to read this book to her. I love being able to teach these lessons through this darling book. Highly recommended. :)
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Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2013
★★★★★ 5
My 2 yr old son LOVES this book
Format: Paperback
I bought this for my son to introduce him to saying please and thank you in a manner that wasn't me (his mom) or his dad constantly asking him to say it. Now he reads through this book at least once a day (he has for the past 3 months that we've had this book), and he recites to me all the things that you should do and all the things that you shouldn't do. He points out who is good and who is bad in the book. And when he acts up all I have to say to him is "does Lowly worm (or whoever I can remember) do that in the book? Is he rude?" and instantly he is reminded to not act a certain way. It's much more effective than me asking him to stop. This is a book that should be in every child's library. I read the "top" review here, whatever that means, where the reviewer stated they didst' like the book because it was too negative. That review reeks of a nanny parent; please get over yourself. Give me a break - you are and adult and a parent, you are not your child's friend and a healthy dose of Vitamin NO is exactly what every 2 yr old needs. Highly highly highly recommend for all parents of very young children.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2020