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Rare Old Lega Bwami Secret Society Mask Ex Eric Roberts

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A Carved wooden mask accented with kaolin clay and incised designs, and embellished with a raffia grass beard. Lega peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa. Most Lega 'masks' are actually ornaments rarely worn over the face. They are instead attached to different parts of the body, piled in stacks, hung on fences, displayed, dragged on the ground and occasionally worn on the forehead with the beard draping over the face of the wearer. They are used to portray the importance of ancestors and are among the initiation objects displayed on the grave of deceased members. The mask measures 10.5 inches ( 15 inches with beard and on display stand that is included). Provenance: Ex Eric Roberts, NYC.

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Fair, well handled and worn

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Rare Old Lega Bwami Secret Society Mask Ex Eric Roberts

Name: Rare Old Lega Bwami Secret Society Mask Ex Eric Roberts
SKU: 111012439
Price: 190 USD
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