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SMALL CENTRAL AFRICAN CONGO LEGA BWAMI WOOD MASK

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SMALL CENTRAL AFRICAN CONGO LEGA BWAMI WOOD MASK: A small Central African Congo Lega hand carved wood mask. The Lega mask has important symbolic and ritual significance. The masks were used for initiation into the first two levels of Bwami society an

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19th C. African Lega Bwami Wood Figure - Iginga: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lega peoples, Bwami society, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A rare and remarkable hand-carved wood figure known as an iginga - a generic Lega

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CENTRAL AFRICA CONGO EASTERN PENDE CARVED WOOD MASK: A Central African Congo hand carved wood mask from the Eastern Pende. The mask has important symbolic and ritual significance. The mask is covered with a beautiful textured patina, red, black and whit

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Early 20th C. African Lega Wood Figure - Moral Values: **Originally Listed At $750** Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lega peoples, ca. early 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden figurine used for ceremonial performances in order to teac

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CENTRAL AFRICAN CONGO METAL WOOD NAIL NISKI FIGURE: A Central African Congo mixed media nail figure. This figure is known as a Niski figure. Niski is the name given by Kongo peoples and other ethnic groups living in the Democratic Republic of Congo to

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CENTRAL AFRICAN CONGO LUBA HAND CARVED WOOD HEADREST: A Central African Congo hand carved wood sculpted headrest, from the Luba people or Baluba, the region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The headrest is made in the shape of an animal, and deco

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Superb janus LEGA Two-headed Figure Bwami Congo DRC African Tribal Art 1692: CONGO DRC LEGA janus Figure Very nice two-headed Lega sculpture Lega figures with multiple heads are Sakimatwematwe Daniel Biebuyck names those with two heads Sameisomabili in Ethics and Beauty (page

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African Basonge Tribe Full Facial Hardened Burlap Mask: African Basonge Tribe Full Facial Mask. Central Congo, Zaire, Headdress with raffia, hardened and molded burlap, deep red base with predominant white and black all over geometric design. This mask han

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1930S BOBO BWA ANTELOPE MASK/ BURKINA FASO: 1930S BOBO BWA ANTELOPE MASK/ BURKINA FASO, Measurement approximate: 27.5 H. (Inches). Material: Wood. Shipping cost: $85 Different rate to California, Hawaii and Alaska apply

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Teke Figure / DR Congo / African Art: 16 Figur Teke, DR Kongo Gesockelt / with custom base Holz. H 21,5 cm Provenienz: Nachlass Sammlung Klaus Clausmeyer, Köln. (*1887; †1968) Persönliche Schutzfigur, welche das Gute förderte und das

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SMALL CENTRAL AFRICAN CONGO LEGA BWAMI WOOD MASK

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Description

A small Central African Congo Lega hand carved wood mask. The Lega mask has important symbolic and ritual significance. The masks were used for initiation into the first two levels of Bwami society and were covered with white clay Pemba each time they were used. The mask is covered with a beautiful textured patina. The mask has a characteristic elongated shape, a flat nose and prominent eyes. The mask is decorated with natural fibers on the top and below. This type of mask was used as part of the cult of the Bwami, an association that organized the social structure and ensured the stability of the Lega community. Antique Central African Masks, Figures, Figurines, Statues, Ethnic And Tribal Art Collectibles.

Dimensions: Overall size: 9 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. All measurements are approximate.

Condition

Overall good condition. Refer to photos. Sold as is.

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SMALL CENTRAL AFRICAN CONGO LEGA BWAMI WOOD MASK

Name: SMALL CENTRAL AFRICAN CONGO LEGA BWAMI WOOD MASK
SKU: 174182582
Price: 100 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $150

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