Lot 0068

Bwami Society Hat, Lega People

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Stylized and abstract standing wood figure, carved for: Stylized and abstract standing wood figure, carved for use by the Bwami Society, Lega people, D. R. Congo, a red-brown wood with traces of kaolin with mica, 13.5"h

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A Fine Lega African mask Ex Bebel Collection: A very finely carved wooden face mask with incised designs and golden honey brown patina from handling. Bwami Society, Lega peoples, Congo, Central Africa. The mask measures 10.5 x 6.5 inches. Ex. Meb

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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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Lega Bwami Society Shrine Idol, African Art: A carved wooden arm less idol with a well handled and worn surface patina and obvious age and wear. Bwami Society, Lega peoples, Congo, Africa. The figure measures 13.5 inches tall. Ex Private Oregon

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A Fine Lega Dance mask, African Art: A carved wooden Dance mask with kaolin clay painted face and raffia grass beard attached. Bwami Society, Lega peoples, Congo, Africa. The mask measures 11 x 6.5 inches ( 19 inches when adding in the l

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Weathered Lega Bwami Society African Mask with Scars: Carved wooden mask with linear designs and a well handled surface patina. Bwami society, Lega peoples, Congo, central Africa.

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Smiling Old Lega Bwami Society African Mask African Art: Carved wooden face mask with small holes around mask features, accented with a kaolin clay and mineral pigment. The mask shows some wear and handling. From the Bwami society, Lega peoples, Congo, Afri

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White faced Lega African mask: carved wooden face mask with a heavy kaolin clay pigment surface and interesting facial treatment. From the Bwami society of the Lega peoples, Congo, central Africa. The mask itself measures 11 x 6 in

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A FINE LEGA BWAMI SOCIETY MASK, AFRICAN ART: Carved wooden face mask accented with kaolon clay pigment and finely crafted facial features. A Bwami Society dance mask, Lega peoples, Congo, Africa. The mask measures 9.5 x 6.75 inches.

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Antique African Lega Bwami Society Hat, DRC: Antique African Lega Bwami Society Hat, DRC. Woven plant fiber, shells, buttons, and hornbill. Provenance: Mythic Arts Africa, New York, 1991. Size without strap: 10'' x 6.5'' x 6'' (25 x 17 x 15 cm);

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Antique African Lega Bwami Society Hat, DRC: Antique African Lega Bwami Society Hat, DRC. Early/Mid 20th C. Woven plant fiber, buttons, beads and pair of claws. Provenance: Mythic Arts Africa, New York, 1991. Size Without Strap: 10.5'' x 7'' x 5

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Antique African Lega Bwami Society Hat, DRC: Antique African Lega Bwami Society Hat, DRC. Woven plant fiber, scallop and other shells, root finial. Size without strap: 7'' x 6'' x 5.5'' (18 x 15 x 14 cm); Height on stand: 15.5" (39 cm). Ex. Cath

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Antique African Lega Bwami Society Hat, DRC: Antique African Lega Bwami Society Hat, DRC. Woven plant fiber, shells, cowrie shells and buttons. Provenance: Mythic Arts Africa, New York, 1991. Size without strap: 11'' x 5.75'' x 5.5'' (28 x 15 x

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19th C. African Lega Bwami Wood Figure - Iginga: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lega peoples, Bwami society, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A rare and remarkable hand-carved wood figure known as an iginga - a generic Lega

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A Lega Bwami Society Mask Ex Banks Collection: A very finely carved wooden mask with circular designs and a wonderful stylized form. lega peoples, Bwami society, DRC/ Congo, Africa. The mask measures 8 x 4.5 inches ( 11.75 inches on custom display

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A Lega Bwami Society Mask Ex Mark Eglington: A carved wooden maskette with incised linear designs and accented with kaolin clay pigments, and has a well handled smooth surface patina. Lega peoples, Bwami Society, DRC. Congo, Africa. The mask mea

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Bwami Society Hat, Lega People, Republic of Congo, Africa, West Africa, 20th C. Wood, fiber, shells and buttons. Size: 12.5"H x 5"W x 5"D (12.5 x 12.5 x 32 cm). Based.

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