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Lega Bwami Society mask. 20th century.

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A Lega Bwami Society Mask: A Carved wooden maskette with classic facial features, multiple holes, remnants of kaolin clay pigments and a long raffia grass beard. Such masks were used as clam emblems of the Bwami society, lega p

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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 Lega Bwami Society Mask Ex Mark Eglington: A carved wooden maskette with incised linear designs and accented with kaolin clay pigments, and has a well handled smooth surface patina. Lega peoples, Bwami Society, DRC. Congo, Africa. The mask mea

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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 Lega Bwami Society mask Collected prior to 1975: A carved wooden face mask with classic form and divided into black and white sections, suggesting the duality of the world of the living existing with the spirit world. Lega peoples, Bwami secret soci

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Long Lega Bwami Society Mask with Beard, African Art: A Carved wooden face mask with elongated and narrow features, adorned with a long raffia grass beard as well as kaolin clay pigment on the face. The mask measures 10 x 5.5 inches ( 23 inches on stand/

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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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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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A Lega Bwami Society Mask: A Small carved wooden mask with incised linear scar like designs, oval eyes and round form, painted with kaolin clay worn smooth from handling over many years. Lega peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa

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A Lega Bwami Society Mask Ex Dr Jackson Collection: A carved wooden mask with kaolin clay pigments and attached raffia beard. Lega peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The mask measures 10.5 x 5 inches, with the beard it is 15 inches tall. A metal disp

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A Lega Bwami Society Mask on Tall stand: A Carved wooden mask with kaolin clay pigment and a energetic style, accented with many drilled holes. Lega peoples,DRC/Congo, Africa. The mask measures 9 x 7 inches ( 21 inches tall on custom display

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Description

A Lega Bwami Society wooden mask with minimal wear. Merton Simpson Inventory 8979. 20th century. Lega. Democratic Republic of the Congo._x000D_
Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson.

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Lega Bwami Society mask. 20th century.

Name: Lega Bwami Society mask. 20th century.
SKU: 67209180
Price: 1100 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $500 - $700

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