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Genuine Lega Mask – Democratic Republic of Congo, early 1900

$1,064.57
£788.89
€900VAT Included
CA$1,472.31
A$1,484.84
CHF 864.42
MX$18,071.25
NOK 9,906.74
SEK 10,237.14
DKK 6,862.26

About the Item

Carved from a single piece of soft, light wood, this refined Lega lukwakongo mask displays the minimalist elegance characteristic of Bwami society art. The oval face features a long narrow nose, half-closed almond-shaped eyes with small perforations, and a discreetly incised mouth. The edge is pierced for attachment, with remains of old plant fiber cord still present. Such masks were not worn on the face but attached to a wooden frame and used in Bwami initiation ceremonies, where they served as moral and philosophical symbols rather than as dance masks. The smooth surface and deep natural patina testify to age and ritual use. Provenance: Lega people, South Kivu, D.R. Congo Material: Softwood with patina of age Height: 24.5 cm Condition: Traces of wear, stable cracks, minor losses consistent with age and use Period: Early to mid 20th century
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.65 in (24.5 cm)Width: 6.7 in (17 cm)Depth: 1.19 in (3 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wood,Hand-Carved
  • Place of Origin:
    Congo, Democratic Republic of the
  • Period:
    Early 20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    early 20th century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. normal age traces.
  • Seller Location:
    Bilzen, BE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU10361247036222

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