A FINE LEGA BWAMI SOCIETY MASK, AFRICAN ART

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 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 Dance mask with kaolin clay painted face and raffia grass beard attached. Bwami Society, Lega peoples, Congo, Africa. The mask measures 11 x 6.5 inches ( 19 inches when adding in the l

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 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.

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 Carved wooden face mask with elongated and narrow features, adorned with a long raffia grass beard as well as kaolin clay pigment on the face. The mask measures 10 x 5.5 inches ( 23 inches on stand/

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 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. Please note that

A Fine Old Lega Bwami Society Mask. Carved wood with glossy well handled surface patina, remains of kaolin clay pigments are evident. Lega peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa. Size: 9'' x 5.5'' x 3'' (23 x 14

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

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

Title: Lega mask - DRC ex Zaire - African Art Tribal Art Description: Within the Léga, the Bwami society, open to men and women, organized social and political life. There were up to seven levels of

A very finely carved wooden face mask with incised designs and golden honey brown patina from handling. Bwami Society, Lega peoples, Congo, Central Africa. The mask measures 10.5 x 6.5 inches. Ex. Meb

A carved wooden face mask accented with kaolin clay pigments and classic archaic face. Bwami society, Lega peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The mask measures 8.5 x 6 inches. Provenance: Ex. McConn

CONGO DRC RARE MBOLE Lilwa Society Mask Bambole are a people whose rites have remained rather mysterious to us. The society of the Lilwa (which could be compared to the Bwami of the Lega) organized th

Title: Congo Drc LEGA wood Mask cult of the Bwami African Tribal Art 0583 Additional Information: Congo DRC LEGA BWAMI MASK This type of mask was used in the cult of the Bwami, a level society whose r

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

Title: Lega Bwami mask - DRC, Congo - African Art Tribal Art Date/Period: Mid 20th century Origin: DRC, Congo Dimension: 9,45 Inch Materials: Wood Weight: 0,33 Pounds Item type: Mask Description: With

Title: Lega Bwami mask - DRC Congo - African Art Tribal Art Item Category: Mask Date/Period: Mid 20th century Origin: DRC, Congo Materials: Wood Dimensions: 8,66 Inch Weight: 0,44 Pounds Note: Stand n

Title: Lega Bwami mask - DRC Congo - African Art Tribal Art Item Category: Mask Date/Period: Mid 20th century Origin: DRC, Congo Materials: Wood Dimensions: 10,24 Inch Weight: 0,33 Pounds Note: Stand

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