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African Congo Lega Bwami Society Wood Carved Mask

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Old African Lega Bwami Society Mask: A Fine Old Lega Bwami Society Mask. Carved wood with glossy well handled surface patina, remains of kaolin clay pigments are evident. Lega peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa. Size: 9'' x 5.5'' x 3'' (23 x 14

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African Congo Lega Bwami Idimu Initiation Mask: An African DRC Congo Lega Bwami Idimu initiation mask carved wood painted depicting a man's face having smooth forehead, cheeks, simple mouth and eye openings, small nose, with painted repeating dot p

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African Congo Lega Bwami Idimu Initiation Mask: An African DRC Congo Lega Bwami Idimu initiation mask carved wood, stained red, natural pigment depicting a man's face having smooth forehead, cheeks, simple mouth and concave eye surrounds and almond

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African Congo Lega Bwami Idimu Initiation Mask: An African DRC Congo Lega Bwami Idimu initiation mask carved wood depicting a man's face having smooth forehead, cheeks, simple mouth and concave eye surrounds and almond shaped eye slit openings, sma

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African Congo Lega Bwami Idimu Initiation Mask: An African DRC Congo Lega Bwami Idimu initiation mask, stained carved wood, natural pigment red ochres and kaolin depicting a man's face having smooth forehead, cheeks, simple mouth and concave eye su

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A FINE LEGA BWAMI SOCIETY MASK AFRICAN ART: A Very fine old example of the Bwami society masks, Carved from wood with incised linear designs and a heavy kaolin clay accent that has been worn away from handling. The mask is small and was likely

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A Fine Lega Dance mask, African Art: A carved wooden Dance mask with kaolin clay painted face and raffia grass beard attached. Bwami Society, Lega peoples, Congo, Africa. The mask measures 11 x 6.5 inches ( 19 inches when adding in the l

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A Fine Lega Bwami Secret Society Mask: A carved wooden mask with stylized facial features and a well handled surface. The mask has been accented with kaolin clay pigments. Lega peoples, Bwami society, Congo, Africa. The mask measures 8 x 7

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Lega Bwami Society African mask Ex Marshall Mount Coll.: A carved wood flat disc shaped mask painted with kaolin clay pigments and featuring classic heart shaped facial features for a Bwami society mask, along with attached raffia grass bead, old woven gras

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A Lega Bwami Society Mask Ex Banks Collection: A very finely carved wooden mask with circular designs and a wonderful stylized form. lega peoples, Bwami society, DRC/ Congo, Africa. The mask measures 8 x 4.5 inches ( 11.75 inches on custom display

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A Fine Lega African mask Ex Bebel Collection: A very finely carved wooden face mask with incised designs and golden honey brown patina from handling. Bwami Society, Lega peoples, Congo, Central Africa. The mask measures 10.5 x 6.5 inches. Ex. Meb

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Rare Lega Bwami society Mask Ex Jean Pierre Hallet: A carved wooden mask with two faces and a kaolin clay pigment painted surface, attached raffia grass beard , signs of use. Lega peoples, Bwami secret society, Congo, Africa. The mask measures 10 x 10

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A Fine Old Lega Mask, Ex Gallery Lippell, Quebec 1970s: A carved wooden face mask accented with kaolin clay pigments and classic archaic face. Bwami society, Lega peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The mask measures 8.5 x 6 inches. Provenance: Ex. McConn

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A FINE LEGA BWAMI SOCIETY MASK, AFRICAN ART: Carved wooden face mask accented with kaolon clay pigment and finely crafted facial features. A Bwami Society dance mask, Lega peoples, Congo, Africa. The mask measures 9.5 x 6.75 inches.

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A Lega Bwami Society African Mask: A carved wooden Dance mask with well handled surface and classic facial style and form. Lega peoples, Bwami society, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The mask measures 10.25 x 7 inches , 19 inches tall on

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A Lega Bwami society Mask Ex Leonard Kahan Gallery 1980: A Carved wooden face mask with classic form and features, embellished with kaolin clay pigments and shows a well handled surface. Lega peoples, Bwami society, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The mask meas

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African Congo Lega Bwami Society Wood Carved Mask

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Delve into the profound symbolism of African tribal traditions with this Lega Bwami Society wood carved mask from the Congo, crafted during the early to mid-20th century. Standing an impressive 30 inches tall, this remarkable artifact features raffia palm hair and beard, adding to its authenticity and visual impact.The Lega people of the Congo are renowned for their intricate social and spiritual systems, with the Bwami Society playing a central role in their culture. Masks like this one are used in Bwami initiation ceremonies, representing important spiritual concepts and societal values.

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African Congo Lega Bwami Society Wood Carved Mask

Name: African Congo Lega Bwami Society Wood Carved Mask
SKU: 175344991
Price: 30 USD
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Estimate $80 - $100

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