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Headdress – Plant fibre, Buttons, Rope –

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Headdress – Plant fibre, Buttons, Rope –

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Title: Headdress – Plant fibre, Buttons, Rope – Bwami – Lega – Congo DRC

Description: Colorful Bwami headdress from the Lega tribe of DR Congo. These kinds of headdresses were worn by members of the highest ranks of the secret Bwami society, ruling the social structure of the Lega.
These objects were part of the isengo, meaning that they were sacred and therefore, they could only be worn by initiates.

The materials that were used vary, there are numerous buttons, and rope
The Bwami was a semi-secret society that ruled the Lega society, also in terms of ethic. Good condition with traces of tribal use.

Details: Object: Headdress

Ethnic group: Bwami

Country: DR Congo

Material: Plant fibre, Rope, Buttons

Period: Second half 20th century

Sold with stand: No

Dimensions: 14x17x17 cm

Weight: 250 gram

Condition: Good condition, used with some signs of wear

Reserve: $80.00

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