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Lega mask - R.d.c

Name: Lega mask - R.d.c
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: TI2J6TSPSX
Price: 600 EUR
Availability: InStock

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600 €

Period 20th century

Style Tribal Art

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Initiate mask belonging to one of the high ranking members of the Bwami. This type of mask is called "Lukwakongo".
The holes on the edges of the mask were used to hold a raffia beard.
Beautiful expression for this face presenting an open and square mouth.
Lega people, Democratic Republic of Congo
Height: 25cm
Wood, Kaolin
Provenance: collected in-situ by Father Baudouin Waterkey
Circa 1950

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Additional Information

Condition	Good
Ethnic group	Lega - Balega
Style	Tribal Art (African Masks of Tribal Art Style)
Period	20th century (African Masks 20th century)
Height (cm)	25
Materials	Wood