This mask was created in the style of the Lega people of DRC. The mask was carved with two faces, also known as Janus, and has hair around the lower half of the mask made of fibers. It measures 11 inches tall and weighs 2.5 pounds. There is some cracking, scuffing and general wear and tear throughout -please inspect photos. Stand not included but one can be added for an additional charge.
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Two-Faced (Janus) Lega Mask 11″ – DR Congo – African Art
$200.00
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Type of Object | Face Mask |
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Country of Origin | DR Congo |
Ethnicity | Lega |
Material | Wood, pigment and vegetable fiber |
Approximate Age | Unknown |
Height | 11" |
Width | 12" |
Depth | 5" |
Weight | 2.5 lbs |
Overall Condition | Some cracking, scuffing and general wear and tear throughout. |
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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