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A Lega wood mask with kaolin highlights, Congo

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A Lega wood miniature mask, Congo: A Lega carved wood miniature mask with kaolin highlightsDemocratic Republic of the CongoRaised on a black metal stand.height 5 1/4in (13cm); width 2 1/2in (15cm) Provenance:Property from the Estate o

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LEGA idimu Wood Mask Cult of the Bwami Congo DRC African Tribal Art 1081: CONGO DRC LEGA BWAMI IDIMU MASK Joli petit masque idimu Le visage en forme de cœur blanchi au kaolin est typique La forme de la bouche est assez originale Idimu masks are significantly larger tha

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Nice LEGA Wood idimu Mask Bwami Cult Congo Zaire DRC African Tribal Art 1455: CONGO DRC LARGE LEGA BWAMI IDIMU MASK The heart-shaped face is covered with kaolin, frequent characteristics of the Lega Idimu masks are significantly larger than Lukwakongo masks, but stylistically v

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LEGA Lukwakongo Wood Mask Bwami Cult Congo DRC African Tribal Art 1192: CONGO DRC LEGA Bwami Lukwakongo Mask Beautiful heart-shaped face mask bleached with kaolin Eyes are cowry-shaped, the mouth is barely suggested Cross-shaped scarifications on the forehead and cheeks L

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LEGA Idimu Bwami wood Mask Congo Drc African Tribal Art 0873: CONGO DRC LEGA BWAMI MASK The heartshaped face covered with kaolin is very characteristic of the Lega art This type of mask was used as part of the cult of the Bwami, an association that organized the

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Bwami mask - Wood - Lega - Congo: Beautiful Lega Mask from Zaire or Congo. Wood with multi-layered patina. Remains of offerings, mica powder, kaolin. Condition: good with a beautiful aged patina due to tribal use. Covered in Pembe, wh

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Old African Lega Bwami Society Mask: A Fine Old Lega Bwami Society Mask. Carved wood with glossy well handled surface patina, remains of kaolin clay pigments are evident. Lega peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa. Size: 9'' x 5.5'' x 3'' (23 x 14

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PUBLISHED : A Rare Large Lega Muminia Clan mask: This is a large and exceptionally rare Lega Muminia clan mask from the Congo, Africa. Carved wood with kaolin clay pigment and a well handled and worn surface. The mask was published in the St Petersb

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Bwami Lega wood mask - DRC Congo - African Art Tribal: Title: Bwami Lega wood mask - DRC Congo - African Art Tribal Art Type: Mask Date/Period: Mid 20th century Origin: DRC Congo Dimension: 12,20 Inch Material: Wood Note: Stand not included. Additional In

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Superb Large LEGA Idimu Bwami wood Mask Congo Drc: CONGO DRC SUPERB LARGE LEGA BWAMI IDIMU MASK This type of mask was used as part of the cult of the Bwami, an association that organized the social structure and ensured the stability of the Lega commu

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Superb Double LEGA Idimu Bwami wood Mask Congo Drc African Tribal Art 1205: CONGO DRC SUPERB DOUBLE LEGA BWAMI IDIMU MASK Rare Double face Mask This type of mask was used as part of the cult of the Bwami, an association that organized the social structure and ensured the stab

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Beautiful idimu LEGA Bwami Cult Wood Mask Congo DRC African Tribal Art 1056: CONGO DRC LEGA BWAMI IDIMU MASK This type of mask was used as part of the cult of the Bwami, an association that organized the social structure and ensured the stability of the Lega community. The Leg

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Lega Bwami wood mask - DRC Congo - African Art Tribal: Title: Lega Bwami wood mask - DRC Congo - African Art Tribal Art Type: Mask Date/Period: Mid 20th century Origin: DRC, Congo Dimension: 8,66 Inch Material: Wood Note: Stand not included. Additional In

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idimu LEGA Bwami Cult Wood Mask Congo DRC African Tribal Art 1125: CONGO DRC LEGA BWAMI IDIMU MASK Beautiful mask, cross-shaped scarifications on the cheeks Idimu masks are significantly larger than Lukwakongo masks, but stylistically very close These are collective

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LEGA Wood idimu Mask Bwami Cult Congo Zaire DRC African Tribal Art 1264: CONGO DRC POWERFUL LEGA BWAMI IDIMU MASK (One of a pair: see picture n°12) This mask is part of a pair, most likely from the hand of the same artist A special price can be negotiated for both, it wou

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A Lega wood mask with kaolin highlights, Congo

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Description

A Lega carved wood mask with kaolin highlights
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Raised on a black metal stand.
height 9in (23cm); width 6in (15cm)
Provenance:
Property from the Estate of Lee Bronson, Los Angeles, California.

Condition

Dings, dents and surface scratches.

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A Lega wood mask with kaolin highlights, Congo

Name: A Lega wood mask with kaolin highlights, Congo
SKU: 116077794
Price: 450 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $700 - $900

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Starting Price $350

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