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Lega Lukwakongo Bwami African Tribal Mask Congo DRC

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LEGA Lukwakongo Wood Mask Bwami Cult Congo DRC African Tribal Art 1451: CONGO DRC LEGA Superb Lukwakongo Mask Nice little mask, visibly old, very expressive despite its absence of a mouth, a relatively rare characteristic Lukwakongo maskettes are small and light wooden ma

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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 Lukwakongo Wood Mask Bwami Cult Congo DRC African Tribal Art 1083: CONGO DRC LEGA Lukwakongo mask Beautiful cute Bwami mask Lukwakongo maskettes are small and light wooden masks belonging to high-ranking members of the Bwami (rank Yananio) This type of mask was used

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LEGA cute Lukwakongo Mask cult of the Bwami Congo Drc African Tribal Art 1093: CONGO DRC LEGA Lukwakongo Mask Nice and very expressive little maskette Lukwakongo maskettes are small and light wooden masks belonging to high-ranking members of the Bwami (rank Yananio) This type of

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LEGA cute Lukwakongo Mask cult of the Bwami Congo Drc African Tribal Art 1086: CONGO DRC LEGA Lukwakongo mask Beautiful small very light wooden mask Heart-shaped face highlighted by kaolin. Lukwakongo maskettes are small and light wooden masks belonging to high-ranking members o

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LEGA cute Lukwakongo Mask cult of the Bwami Congo Drc African Tribal Art 1091: CONGO DRC LEGA cute Lukwakongo mask Lukwakongo maskettes are small and light wooden masks belonging to high-ranking members of the Bwami (rank Yananio) This type of mask was used in the cult of the Bw

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LEGA cute Lukwakongo Mask cult of the Bwami Congo Drc African Tribal Art 1085: CONGO DRC LEGA cute Lukwakongo mask Lukwakongo maskettes are small and light wooden masks belonging to high-ranking members of the Bwami (rank Yananio) This type of mask was used in the cult of the Bw

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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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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 idimu bwami Mask Bwami Cult Congo Zaire DRC African Tribal Art 1200: CONGO DRC Superb idimu Bwami mask Idimu masks are significantly larger than Lukwakongo masks, but stylistically very close These are collective masks used during ceremonies for high-ranking people of

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LEGA idimu Mask Bwami Cult Congo African Tribal Art MC1905: CONGO DRC BEAUTIFUL LEGA BWAMI IDIMU MASK Idimu masks are significantly larger than Lukwakongo masks, but stylistically very close These are collective masks used during ceremonies for high-ranking pe

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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 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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Powerful LEGA Bwami cult Idimu African Mask Congo Drc Warega Tribal Art 0896: CONGO DRC RARE LEGA MASK Powerful mask probably representing an old man or a sick person. This type of mask was used in the cult of the Bwami, a "semi-secret" association that organized the social str

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LEGA Powerful Bwami cult idimu wooden Mask Congo Drc African Tribal Art 810: CONGO DRC LEGA IDIMU MASK A similar mask (general shape, mouth and dimensions) is published page 154 in "Masques, Dapper, 1995," (see bibliography) This type of mask was used in the cult of the Bwami,

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Lega Lukwakongo Bwami African Tribal Mask Congo DRC

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Description

Ca. second to third quarter 20thC. Very good with age appropriate wear as shown. Just mask measures approx. 9 1/4" high. Ex-Nooter coll.

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Condition

Very good condition with age appropriate wear. See photos for a more accurate understanding of the condition.

Dimensions

9.5 x 7 x 3.5 in

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Lega Lukwakongo Bwami African Tribal Mask Congo DRC

Name: Lega Lukwakongo Bwami African Tribal Mask Congo DRC
SKU: 152727261
Price: 390 USD
Availability: InStock

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