Description: On offer is a Lega Bwami society wooden mask from the Democratic Republic of Congo. It was likely from the first half of the 20th century and an authentic in-field piece. The mask displays a nice patina on both the front and back sides, and the back shows marks of hand-tool carving and drilling. Bwami society masks are symbols of the owner's rank within the community, and they represent moral or social values and are used during initiation rites. Always associated with proverbs, dance, poetry, and song, the secret knowledge gives wisdom to members of the society during initiation. The masks are rarely worn on the face but are attached to different parts of the body, held in the hand, or worn over the forehead with the beard draping over the face. Like most Lega masks, this particular piece of work is simple but elegant with a concave, heart-shaped face.
Price: 100 USD
Location: Los Angeles, California
End Time: 2024-12-23T04:04:44.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Color: Brown/White
Original/Reproduction: Original
Material: Wood
Tribe: lega 14"×9"×6"
Maker: African artists
