African Tribal Four Faced LEGA Bwami Society Mask

Origin: Lega. Democratic Republic of the Congo. Date: Around 1940. Materials: Wood, Kaolin and rope. Size: "Height 25.5 cm. Width 17.5 cm. Depth 10 cm." Masks like these were used in instruction and i

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

Title: Lega mask - DRC ex Zaire - African Art Tribal Art Description: Within the Léga, the Bwami society, open to men and women, organized social and political life. There were up to seven levels of

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

A carved wooden mask with two faces and a kaolin clay pigment painted surface, attached raffia grass beard , signs of use. Lega peoples, Bwami secret society, Congo, Africa. The mask measures 10 x 10

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

A Very fine old example of the Bwami society masks, Carved from wood with incised linear designs and a heavy kaolin clay accent that has been worn away from handling. The mask is small and was likely

A Carved wooden face mask with elongated and narrow features, adorned with a long raffia grass beard as well as kaolin clay pigment on the face. The mask measures 10 x 5.5 inches ( 23 inches on stand/

A Carved wooden face mask with classic form and features, embellished with kaolin clay pigments and shows a well handled surface. Lega peoples, Bwami society, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The mask meas

A carved wooden mask with kaolin clay pigments and attached raffia beard. Lega peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The mask measures 10.5 x 5 inches, with the beard it is 15 inches tall. A metal disp

A Carved wooden mask with kaolin clay pigment and a energetic style, accented with many drilled holes. Lega peoples,DRC/Congo, Africa. The mask measures 9 x 7 inches ( 21 inches tall on custom display

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.

This is a very fine old Lega maskette worn by members of the Bwami secret society. carved wood with a kaolin clay painted face and several drilled holes, some for attachment, others for decorative pur

A carved wood flat disc shaped mask painted with kaolin clay pigments and featuring classic heart shaped facial features for a Bwami society mask, along with attached raffia grass bead, old woven gras

A Carved wooden mask accented with kaolin clay and incised designs, and embellished with a raffia grass beard. Lega peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa. Most Lega 'masks' are actually ornaments rarely worn ov

A carved wooden Dance mask with well handled surface and classic facial style and form. Lega peoples, Bwami society, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The mask measures 10.25 x 7 inches , 19 inches tall on

A finely carved wooden mask with round shape, carved facial features accented with Kaolin clay pigment. Lega peoples, Congo, Africa. The mask measures 10 x 7.25 inches. A metal display stand can be in

Carved wooden mask with incised spotted designs and kaolin clay pigment. Lega peoples, Congo, Africa. Shipping weight of 2 lbs.

A small carved wooden mask painted with kaolin clay and adorned with incised linear designs and a raffia grass beard. The mask shows plenty of evidence of handling and wear. Traditionally the members

A gorgeous carved wooden mask with white kaolin clay accent and a golden honey colored patina. Measures 9 x 6 inches

A Carved wooden face mask with painted spots around a black and white division of the mask sides, likely a representation of the divide between the world of the living and the spirit world. The mask h

Carved wooden mask with linear designs and a well handled surface patina. Bwami society, Lega peoples, Congo, central Africa.

Carved wooden mask with deep well handled patina and kaolin clay accent on the face. The mask is unusual as it was carved with no eyes. Measures 9.25 x 6.5 inches

Carved wooden face mask with classic oval face and coffee bean shaped eyes. From The Lega Peoples, Congo, Africa. Measures 14 x 8 inches.