Lukwakongo mask used in the ceremony of Bwami society
A Lega Mask
$ 350.00
Description
This type of mask was used during the initiation rites of the highest grades of Bwami society.
These are emblems belonging to initiates.
- Height : 26x15cm
- Tribe : Lega People
- Country : Congo ex Zaire
- Material : Wood , Rafia. Pigment
- Provenance : ex Private Collection belgium
- Estimated age : Early 20th Century
Additional information
| Weight | 1 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 26 × 15 cm |
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