Description
Large Zoomorphic Mask
KAYAMBA
LEGA - KWAME
Large Kwame Kayamba mask. The Bakwame are considered by some as a sub-tribe of the Lega, by others as a neighboring tribe sharing with them cultual and stylistic characteristics
The "Kayamba Mask" is easily recognizable
by the two horns on the top.
It is a relatively rare mask used by preceptors during the ceremonies of passage of young boys to adulthood.
CHARACTERISTICS :
TYPE OF OBJECT : Mask
ETHNICAL GROUP : Lega- Kwame
ORIGINE : Democratic Republic of Congo
DRC (ex Belgian Congo, ex Zaïre)
MATERIAL : Wood
DIMENSIONS : About 13 1/4 Inches high
CONDITION : Very bad
it seems to have been broken in half
It has been restored
Please have a look on the pictures
THE BASE IS NOT INCLUDED
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Reserve: $525.00
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Rare LEGA KWAME Kayamba Mask Bwami Cult Congo Drc African Tribal Art 1101
Estimate $600-$700
Starting Price
$260
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