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African Congo Lega Bwami Idimu Initiation Mask (1 of 8)

African Congo Lega Bwami Idimu Initiation Mask 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

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African Congo Lega Bwami Idimu Initiation Mask An African DRC Congo Lega Bwami Idimu initiation mask, stained carved wood, natural pigment red ochres and kaolin depicting a man's face having smooth forehead, cheeks, simple mouth and concave eye su

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African Congo Lega Bwami Idimu Initiation Mask An African DRC Congo Lega Bwami Idimu initiation mask carved wood, stained red, natural pigment depicting a man's face having smooth forehead, cheeks, simple mouth and concave eye surrounds and almond

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African Congo Lega Bwami Idimu Initiation Mask (1 of 6)

African Congo Lega Bwami Idimu Initiation Mask An African DRC Congo Lega Bwami Idimu initiation mask carved wood depicting a man's face having smooth forehead, cheeks, simple mouth and concave eye surrounds and almond shaped eye slit openings, sma

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LEGA idimu Wood Mask Cult of the Bwami Congo DRC African Tribal Art 1081 (1 of 11)

LEGA idimu Wood Mask Cult of the Bwami Congo DRC African Tribal Art 1081 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

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Beautiful idimu LEGA Bwami Cult Wood Mask Congo DRC African Tribal Art 1056 (1 of 10)

Beautiful idimu LEGA Bwami Cult Wood Mask Congo DRC African Tribal Art 1056 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

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idimu LEGA Bwami Cult Wood Mask Congo DRC African Tribal Art 1125 (1 of 9)

idimu LEGA Bwami Cult Wood Mask Congo DRC African Tribal Art 1125 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

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LEGA idimu Mask Bwami Cult Congo African Tribal Art MC1905 (1 of 10)

LEGA idimu Mask Bwami Cult Congo African Tribal Art MC1905 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

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LEGA Wood idimu Mask Bwami Cult Congo Zaire DRC African Tribal Art 1264 (1 of 12)

LEGA Wood idimu Mask Bwami Cult Congo Zaire DRC African Tribal Art 1264 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

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Superb Double LEGA Idimu Bwami wood Mask Congo Drc African Tribal Art 1205 (1 of 6)

Superb Double LEGA Idimu Bwami wood Mask Congo Drc African Tribal Art 1205 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

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Powerful LEGA Bwami cult Idimu African Mask Congo Drc Warega Tribal Art 0896 (1 of 12)

Powerful LEGA Bwami cult Idimu African Mask Congo Drc Warega Tribal Art 0896 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

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LEGA Bwami Cult Idimu bearded Wood Mask Congo DRC African Tribal Art 1049 (1 of 10)

LEGA Bwami Cult Idimu bearded Wood Mask Congo DRC African Tribal Art 1049 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

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Nice LEGA Wood idimu Mask Bwami Cult Congo Zaire DRC African Tribal Art 1455 (1 of 10)

Nice LEGA Wood idimu Mask Bwami Cult Congo Zaire DRC African Tribal Art 1455 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

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LEGA Idimu Bwami wood Mask Congo Drc African Tribal Art 0873 (1 of 10)

LEGA Idimu Bwami wood Mask Congo Drc African Tribal Art 0873 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

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SMALL CENTRAL AFRICAN CONGO LEGA BWAMI WOOD MASK (1 of 7)

SMALL CENTRAL AFRICAN CONGO LEGA BWAMI WOOD MASK 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

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Rare & LEGA Idimu Mask with handle Congo Drc African Tribal Art 1430 (1 of 12)

Rare & LEGA Idimu Mask with handle Congo Drc African Tribal Art 1430 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

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LEGA Powerful Bwami cult idimu wooden Mask Congo Drc African Tribal Art 810 (1 of 11)

LEGA Powerful Bwami cult idimu wooden Mask Congo Drc African Tribal Art 810 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,

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LEGA Beautiful Bwami cult idimu wooden Mask Congo Drc African Tribal Art 0457 (1 of 12)

LEGA Beautiful Bwami cult idimu wooden Mask Congo Drc African Tribal Art 0457 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

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LEGA idimu bwami Mask Bwami Cult Congo Zaire DRC African Tribal Art 1200 (1 of 10)

LEGA idimu bwami Mask Bwami Cult Congo Zaire DRC African Tribal Art 1200 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

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Beautifu Lega idimu Bearded Mask Bwami Congo African Tribal Art mc 1847 (1 of 10)

Beautifu Lega idimu Bearded Mask Bwami Congo African Tribal Art mc 1847 CONGO DRC Beautiful idimu LEGA Mask Beautiful bearded mask, partially bleached with kaolin Cross-shaped scarifications on the cheeks and forehead This type of mask was used in the cult of the Bwami, a

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LEGA idimu Wood Mask Cult of the Bwami Congo DRC African Tribal Art 0771 (1 of 12)

LEGA idimu Wood Mask Cult of the Bwami Congo DRC African Tribal Art 0771 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

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LEGA Idimu Mask cult of the Bwami Congo African Tribal Art Gallery Belgium 1128 (1 of 11)

LEGA Idimu Mask cult of the Bwami Congo African Tribal Art Gallery Belgium 1128 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

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AFRICAN TORTOISESHELL MASK Nkulu Tortoise Mask, Lega (Warega) People, Democratic Republic of Congo, 20th c., for use in Bwami Society initiation rituals. Roughly 10" x 8". Good condition.

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CENTRAL AFRICAN CONGO LEGA BWAMI RED WOODEN MASK (1 of 5)

CENTRAL AFRICAN CONGO LEGA BWAMI RED WOODEN MASK A Central African Congo Lega hand carved wooden mask. The red and white mask has a characteristic elongated shape, narrow eyes and is covered with a textured patina. Lega masks have important symbolic

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