This Lega mask has a cheerful expression, with carved notches in its mouth and forehead. The mask itself is 9.25″ tall and 16 inches with the hanging vegetable fiber raffia. It has glass dust speckling throughout which makes it glimmer beautifully. The mask does not come with a stand but one can be purchased for an additional fee.
| Type of Object | Face Mask |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | DR Congo |
| Ethnicity | Lega |
| Material | wood, pigment, glass dust, raffia |
| Approximate Age | Unknown |
| Height | 9.25" mask | 16" w/ raffia |
| Width | 6" |
| Depth | 2.5" |
| Weight | 0.5lb |
| Overall Condition | Good with minor imperfections. |
Tribe Information
About the Lega People
Lega art is exclusively focused on and associated with the Bwami society. Each object has a precise role and function within their ceremonies and rituals and is used only by the initiated. These artefacts are numerous and are created from a variety of materials, particularly wood, ivory, bone and elephant hide.
Source:
Baquart, Jean-Baptiste. The Tribal Arts of Africa. New York: Thames and Hudson Inc. 1998. Print.
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