This mask was carved in the style of the Lega people of DRC. The mask features a two toned face with small carved eyes and mouth. It measures 11.5 inches tall, 14 inches with its hanging raffia and weighs a pound. There is some damage to the back rim of the mask, scrapes, scuffs and imperfections throughout – please inspect photos. Stand is not included.
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Lega Mask with Raffia 14″ – DR Congo – African Tribal Art
Original price was: $125.00.$62.50Current price is: $62.50.
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| Type of Object | Mask |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | DR Congo |
| Ethnicity | Lega |
| Material | Wood, Pigment, Raffia |
| Approximate Age | Unknown |
| Height | 11.5" mask & 14" with raffia |
| Width | 8.5" |
| Depth | 4" |
| Weight | 1 lb |
| Overall Condition | Missing piece from rim of mask – see photos |
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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