Lega Peoples, Idimu Type Mask

CONGO DRC RARE LEGA MASK Powerful mask probably representing an old man or a sick person. This type of mask was used in the cult of the Bwami, a "semi-secret" association that organized the social str

CONGO DRC LEGA IDIMU MASK This type of mask was used in 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

CONGO DRC LEGA IDIMU MASK This type of mask was used in the cult of the Bwami, a level society whose rites were reserved for the initiates This association organized the social structure and ensured t

CONGO DRC SUPERB LARGE LEGA BWAMI IDIMU MASK 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 commu

CONGO DRC LEGA BWAMI IDIMU MASK 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 Leg

CONGO DRC Large LEGA Bwami idimu MASK 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. T

CONGO DRC SUPERB DOUBLE LEGA BWAMI IDIMU MASK Rare Double face Mask This type of mask was used as part of the cult of the Bwami, an association that organized the social structure and ensured the stab

CONGO DRC LEGA BWAMI MASK Atypical mask, by the shape of his nose and the bags under eyes that may suggest an influence of neighboring Bembe This type of mask was used in the cult of the Bwami, a "sem

CONGO DRC LEGA BWAMI MASK The heartshaped face covered with kaolin is very characteristic of the Lega art This type of mask was used as part of the cult of the Bwami, an association that organized the

CONGO DRC LEGA IDIMU MASK A similar mask (general shape, mouth and dimensions) is published page 154 in "Masques, Dapper, 1995," (see bibliography) This type of mask was used in the cult of the Bwami,

CONGO DRC LARGE LEGA BWAMI MUMINIA MASK A beautiful mask, typical with its heard-shaped face This type of mask was used as part of the cult of the Bwami, an association that organized the social struc

CONGO DRC Superb idimu Bwami mask Idimu masks are significantly larger than Lukwakongo masks, but stylistically very close These are collective masks used during ceremonies for high-ranking people of

CONGO DRC LEGA Rare idimu Bwami mask with handle A similar mask is illustrated in "Masks in Congo", by Marc Léo Félix, page 57. Other Lega "with handle" masks have been published in: Biebuyc

Title: Lega Idimu Mask - DRC Congo - African Art Tribal Art Item Category: Mask Date/Period: Mid 20th century Origin: DRC, Congo Materials: Wood Dimensions: 9,06 Inch Weight: 0,55 Pounds Note: Stand n

CONGO DRC BEAUTIFUL LEGA BWAMI IDIMU MASK Idimu masks are significantly larger than Lukwakongo masks, but stylistically very close These are collective masks used during ceremonies for high-ranking pe

CONGO DRC LARGE LEGA BWAMI IDIMU MASK The heart-shaped face is covered with kaolin, frequent characteristics of the Lega Idimu masks are significantly larger than Lukwakongo masks, but stylistically v

CONGO DRC POWERFUL LEGA BWAMI IDIMU MASK (One of a pair: see picture n°12) This mask is part of a pair, most likely from the hand of the same artist A special price can be negotiated for both, it wou

CONGO DRC LEGA BWAMI IDIMU MASK Joli petit masque idimu Le visage en forme de cœur blanchi au kaolin est typique La forme de la bouche est assez originale Idimu masks are significantly larger tha

20th C. Kota People "Mbuto" Type Mask. Gabon, W. Africa. Shows good age and use with several areas of village repair showing patina back over-top the broken areas. The KotaIn Kota wear these masks in

A very highly stylized miniature Basongye peoples "passport" type mask with strong linear designs and a wonderful flared form. The mask measures 6.5 inches. Provenance: Ex. Sol and Josephne Levitt, NY

CONGO DRC LEGA BWAMI IDIMU MASK Beautiful mask, cross-shaped scarifications on the cheeks Idimu masks are significantly larger than Lukwakongo masks, but stylistically very close These are collective

Lega Peoples, tribal carved mask, ex-museum, DR Congo, carved and stained wood, oblong face, museum accession number to side edge, 9.25"h x 4.75"w x 1"d Provenance: Deaccessioned works benefiting the

Maske, "idimu" Lega, DR Kongo Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 27,5 cm. Provenienz: Helmut (1931-2021) und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich. Die beeindruckenden, auf das Wesentliche reduzierten Masken d

An African DRC Congo Lega Bwami Idimu initiation mask carved wood painted depicting a man's face having smooth forehead, cheeks, simple mouth and eye openings, small nose, with painted repeating dot p