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African Lega Mask with Provenance

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Nyanga OR Lega Congo African wood mask. Provenance:: Nyanga OR Lega Congo African wood mask. Provenance: Private collection collected between 1910 and 1930. SIZE: see attached ruler photo. Photos are part of the description representing the condition re

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African Art Lega Mask: Lega mask with kaolin remains. Custom stand is included. Dimensions: 8-1/2" H x 5-1/4" W. Provenance: Ex. Merton Simpson Collection.

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Rare Old Lega African Mask Ex Davis Gallery New Orleans: A very weathered and well handled old carved wooden mask with open face eyes and signs of handling and wear. Lega peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa. The mask measures 9 x 5.75 inches. Provenance: Ex Charles

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Africa, DRC Lega Hollow Wood Head mask.: Africa, DRC Lega Hollow Wood Head mask. Size 11 1/2 inches high + stand. Carved hollow tube wood head mask. Provenance: Private Washington DC collection of Thomas F Caroll. Acquired from Osmane, deale

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African, Lega, Zaire (DR Congo), Wood Ceremonial Mask: Lega, Zaire (DR Congo), wood ceremonial mask, darkened patina, white pigment with mineral deposits, 8.75"h x 6.75"w x 2"d PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

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Lega Style Mask, 20th c.: A Lega style mask. Central Africa. Wood and kaolin. 9 1/4" x 5 1/2" x 1 3/4". Condition: includes stand. Repair to right side of face. Chipping and abrasions throughout. Provenance: Private New York C

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Lega Style Mask, 20th c.: A Lega style mask. Central Africa. 20th century. Wood. 10 3/4" x 5 1/2" x 1". Condition: includes stand. Some scratched, abrasions, and chipping throughout. Dent to stand. Provenance: Barrister's Gall

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Lega Style Mask, 20th c.: A Lega style mask. Central Africa. 20th century. Wood and kaolin. 9 1/2" x 5 3/4" x 1 3/4". Condition: includes stand. Some cracks and abrasions throughout. Provenance: Private New York Collection.

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A Fine Old Lega Mask, Ex Gallery Lippell, Quebec 1970s: A carved wooden face mask accented with kaolin clay pigments and classic archaic face. Bwami society, Lega peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The mask measures 8.5 x 6 inches. Provenance: Ex. McConn

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Mask "lukwakongo" - D. R. Congo, Lega: wood, pigment, H: 17,3 cm, H: 6,8 inch Provenance:Belgian Colonial Collection (coll. in the 1950s) Continent: Africa

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African Lega Mask, carved wood. Size: 5.5" x 3.5" x 1" (14 x 9 x 3 cm). Provenance: Field collected with accompanying testament from heir.

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African Lega Mask with Provenance

Name: African Lega Mask with Provenance
SKU: 32728524
Price: 20 USD
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