A Lega wood miniature mask, Congo

A Lega carved wood miniature mask with kaolin highlightsDemocratic Republic of the CongoRaised on a black metal stand.height 5 1/4in (13cm); width 2 1/2in (15cm) Provenance:Property from the Estate o

Title: Bwami Lega wood mask - DRC Congo - African Art Tribal Art Type: Mask Date/Period: Mid 20th century Origin: DRC Congo Dimension: 12,20 Inch Material: Wood Note: Stand not included. Additional In

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 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 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

Title: Lega Bwami wood mask - DRC Congo - African Art Tribal Art Type: Mask Date/Period: Mid 20th century Origin: DRC, Congo Dimension: 8,66 Inch Material: Wood Note: Stand not included. Additional In

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 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

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

A Lega carved wood mask with kaolin highlightsDemocratic Republic of the CongoRaised on a black metal stand.height 9in (23cm); width 6in (15cm) Provenance:Property from the Estate of Lee Bronson, Los

Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lega peoples, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A delightful mask of an elegant human face. Narrow, small eyes and mouth surround a long, thin nose. T

CONGO DRC LEGA Superb Lukwakongo Mask Nice little mask, visibly old, very expressive despite its absence of a mouth, a relatively rare characteristic Lukwakongo maskettes are small and light wooden ma

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 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 LEGA Bwami Lukwakongo Mask Beautiful heart-shaped face mask bleached with kaolin Eyes are cowry-shaped, the mouth is barely suggested Cross-shaped scarifications on the forehead and cheeks L

CONGO DRC LEGA Lukwakongo mask Beautiful cute Bwami mask Lukwakongo maskettes are small and light wooden masks belonging to high-ranking members of the Bwami (rank Yananio) This type of mask was used

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

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

Beautiful Lega Mask from Zaire or Congo. Wood with multi-layered patina. Remains of offerings, mica powder, kaolin. Condition: good with a beautiful aged patina due to tribal use. Covered in Pembe, wh

Great Lukwakongo mask from a Dutch private collection. The life of the Juri / Lega (Warega) is controlled by the Bwami where men member of both women are. There are seven levels for men, four for wome

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

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

A small Central African Congo Lega hand carved wood mask. The Lega mask has important symbolic and ritual significance. The masks were used for initiation into the first two levels of Bwami society an

CONGO DRC LEGA LUKWAKONGO MASK Cute little maskette Lukwakongo maskettes are small and light wooden masks belonging to high-ranking members of the Bwami (rank Yananio) This type of mask was used in th