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A Fine Lega "Mr Many Heads" headdress / sculpture, Art
A Fine Lega "Mr Many Heads" headdress / sculpture, Art
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This is a very uncommon sculpture from the Lega peoples of the Congo, Africa. The statue known as "Sakimatwematwe,or Mr. Many-Heads" features 4 lega mask faces and appears to have been mounted, likely as a headdress finial. The sculpture measures 7 inches tall.
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