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.

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 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

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.

A vintage to antique Wooden mask from the Lega peoples, DRC / Congo, central Africa. A very finely carved example of the Bwami Society masks in classic form, kaolin clay and mineral pigments accent ar

Carved wooden mask with kaolin clay pigment painted face accented with round inset designs on a overall archaic style face. The mask has been custom mounted to a tall professional display stand making

A carved wooden mask in "diamond" shape with primitive carved facial features and a golden honey color patina from handling. Lega peoples, Congo, Africa. This mask appears to have some handling and we

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

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

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.

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 face mask with painted star like designs. From the Lega peoples of the Congo, Africa. A metal display stand will also be included with this lot. Measures 13 x 8 inches.

A carved wooden mask with incised linear designs, kaolin clay painted face and wonderful stylized form. Lega peoples, Bwami society, Congo, Africa. The mask measures 9 x 7 inches.

A carved wooden mask with stylized facial features and a well handled surface. The mask has been accented with kaolin clay pigments. Lega peoples, Bwami society, Congo, Africa. The mask measures 8 x 7

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 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