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20th C. African Lega Maskette Raffia Beard

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20th C. African Lega Maskette Raffia Beard

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**Originally Listed At $400**

Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lega peoples, ca. mid-20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden maskette depicting an abstract anthropomorphic face. The elongated head is detailed with drilled eyes, slender nasal ridge, petite O-shaped mouth, and along the upper brow are zigzag incised lines. Peripheral perforations around the chin are strung with a beard made of raffia tassels. The surface is painted in a white kaolin. Petite masks such as this were part of the Bwami initiation ceremony and either attached the body or hung up around the dance area. Size: 3" W x 7.75" H (7.6 cm x 19.7 cm)

Provenance: private Los Angeles, California, USA collection

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Condition

Fraying and losses to raffia fibers. Minor surface nicks and abrasions, otherwise intact and very good. Wire added to verso for suspension and old inventory label.

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20th C. African Lega Maskette Raffia Beard

Name: 20th C. African Lega Maskette Raffia Beard
SKU: 150643475
Price: 400 USD
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Estimate $400 - $600

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