Large LEGA Bwami Cult wood Mask Congo DRC African Tribal Art Africain mc 1893

Description

Title: Large LEGA Bwami Cult wood Mask Congo DRC African Tribal Art Africain mc 1893

Description: CONGO DRC
Superb LEGA Bwami mask
Probably Muminia
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 Lega are a Bantu forest people of Central Africa, established in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), in the provinces of South Kivu and Maniema

Characteristics:
TYPE OF OBJECT: Mask.
ETHNICAL GROUP: Lega .
ORIGINE: Democratic Republic of Congo.
DRC (ex Belgian Congo, ex Zaïre).
MATERIAL: Wood
DIMENSIONS: About 11 Inches high (28cm)
CONDITION: Correct

Reserve: $600.00

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Large LEGA Bwami Cult wood Mask Congo DRC African Tribal Art Africain mc 1893

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Estimate $700-$800

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