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A trio of Lega masks, Democratic Republic of Congo

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African, Tribal Art Lega Mask From Democratic Republic of Congo.: African, Tribal Art Lega Mask From Democratic Republic of Congo. Size 10 3/4 inches diameter. carved circular wooden mask with color bean eyes. old sticker at back.

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A Lega style mask, Democratic Republic of Congo: A Lega style mask Democratic Republic of Congo Carved wood, two slit eyes parted by a long nose, the mouth open in a thin slice, raised on a bespoke mount.H: 13 3/4, W: 8 1/4 in. (approx., mask only)P

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Antique African DRC Lega Mask: Antique African Lega Mask from The Democratic Republic of Congo. Made of Wood and feathers. Measuring 34 cm x 18 cm. From a Montreal private collection inherited by familial descent to the current own

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LEGA CARVED WOOD MASK: Lega carved wood mask, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa; with typical elongated nose and protruding eyes below a pierced browline, all accented with white pigment; H: 12" (approx.)

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A Lega mask with small horns: A Lega mask with small horns, Democratic Republic of the Congo, probably first half 20th century, 11.75"h Provenance: Collection of Vanna and N. Lee Lacy (Palm Springs, California). Mr. Lacy was a pro

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Lega Peoples Style, Carved Wood Mask, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa: Lega peoples style carved wood mask, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa, 20th century. Approximate size, 10"H. PROVENANCE: From the estate of Dr. Philip Gould, New York

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FOUR EYED LEGA MASK DRC: FOUR EYED LEGA MASK DRC Mask attributed to the Lega people of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Craved wood Features four eyes, elongated nose, and white accents.

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AFRICAN LEGA, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO MASK: AFRICAN LEGA, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO MASK (LUKWAKONGO) H 20" W 5" D 4.5" Wood with traces of white paint, raffia fibers. Mask dimensions: 8" X 5" X 3". On custom metal stand in wood plinth. Mid

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A trio of Lega masks, Democratic Republic of Congo

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A trio of Lega masks Democratic Republic of Congo Of elliptical form, with coffee bean eyes, slit nose and a small perforation for the mouth, decorated with incised circles and dots, raised on bespoke mounts. (3).H: 5 3/4 in. (largest, mask only)PROVENANCE:The Estate of Thomas McNemar, Lexington, Virginia.