Tongwe and Bende figures are rare , artistic styles related to those of the Tabwa and Bembe. their figures have shortened legs , stylized incized hands . Height : 60x15cm Material : Wood Estimated age : 1940 – 1945 Provenance : Private Collections
Shields were used during battle but these painted pieces had major ritual significance and each pattern appears to be unique. Height : 56x23cm Provenance : Collected in Rwanda 1985 Material: Wood, Pigment Estimated age : Mid 20th century
