Lega, Bwami mask

Description

Lega
Bwami mask

Democratic Republic of the Congo, 20th century
carved wood, kaolin
15 h x 8.5 w x 4 d in (38 x 22 x 10 cm)

Provenance: Private Collection, Columbus, OH

This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.

Condition

Good condition. This mask has some older finish wear, as well as one small area of repair to lower back edge. Back edge of mask also has a few short and stable splits to wood fibers.

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Lega, Bwami mask

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