This Lega mask is quite unique. It features two faces, with a rough kaolin clay covered exterior. There is some cracking and scrapes throughout the piece that give it a weathered look. This piece stands 9 inches tall and 14 inches with its custom stand and weighs 1.5 pounds by itself and 5 pounds with its stand.
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Type of Object | Face Mask |
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Country of Origin | DR Congo |
Ethnicity | Lega |
Material | Wood, Pigment |
Approximate Age | Unknown |
Height | 9" & 14" w/ stand |
Width | 9.75" |
Depth | 5" |
Weight | 1.5 lbs |
Overall Condition | Cracks, scrapes and scuffs – please inspect photos. |
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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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