Mask "lukwakongo" of the "bwami" society - D. R. Congo, Lega

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

wood, pigment, H: 17,3 cm, H: 6,8 inch Provenance:Belgian Colonial Collection (coll. in the 1950s) Continent: Africa

Figurine for ritual use by the Bwami Society, Lega, D.R. Congo, unusually thick and solid but appears to be made for use and used, nicely abstracted or stylized head/face

CONGO DRC LEGA Bwami Lukwakongo Mask Beautiful heart-shaped face mask bleached with kaolin Eyes are cowry-shaped, the mouth is barely suggested Cross-shaped scarifications on the forehead and cheeks L

Stylized and abstract standing wood figure, carved for use by the Bwami Society, Lega people, D. R. Congo, a red-brown wood with traces of kaolin with mica, 13.5"h

Title: Great African Lukwakongo mask - LEGA - Origin: D.R. Congo, Africa Date: 2nd half 20th century Materials: Wood, pigments Size: 31,5 x 18 cm The life of the Lega (Warega) is controlled by the Bwa

CONGO DRC Powerful LEGA Bwami Lukwakongo MASK Small mask, very special With his engraved beard and headdress and traces of polychrome, three rare elements in the masks of this tribe This type of mask

Powerfull wooden Katanda figure from the Lega tribe of DR Congo. Within the context of the Bwami society one finds a number of fixed representations of important social themes. One is Katanda. Katanda

A carved wooden mask with incised linear designs, kaolin clay painted face and wonderful stylized form. Lega peoples, Bwami society, Congo, Africa. The mask measures 9 x 7 inches.

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.

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

CONGO DRC LEGA Lukwakongo mask Beautiful cute Bwami mask Lukwakongo maskettes are small and light wooden masks belonging to high-ranking members of the Bwami (rank Yananio) This type of mask was used

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

CONGO DRC LEGA Superb Lukwakongo Mask Nice little mask, visibly old, very expressive despite its absence of a mouth, a relatively rare characteristic Lukwakongo maskettes are small and light wooden ma

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

Carved wooden mask with linear designs and a well handled surface patina. Bwami society, Lega peoples, Congo, central Africa.

Carved wooden face mask with small holes around mask features, accented with a kaolin clay and mineral pigment. The mask shows some wear and handling. From the Bwami society, Lega peoples, Congo, Afri

A unusual carved wooden effigy of a kneeling devotee with 3 Bwami society mask faces coming from the top pf the head. Lega peoples, Congo, central; Africa. The sculpture measures 19.5 inches tall. pro

CONGO DRC LEGA Lukwakongo Mask Nice and very expressive little maskette Lukwakongo maskettes are small and light wooden masks belonging to high-ranking members of the Bwami (rank Yananio) This type of

A finely carved wooden mask with round shape, carved facial features accented with Kaolin clay pigment. Lega peoples, Congo, Africa. The mask measures 10 x 7.25 inches. A metal display stand can be in

Carved wooden mask with incised spotted designs and kaolin clay pigment. Lega peoples, Congo, Africa. Shipping weight of 2 lbs.

CONGO DRC LEGA Lukwakongo mask Beautiful small very light wooden mask Heart-shaped face highlighted by kaolin. Lukwakongo maskettes are small and light wooden masks belonging to high-ranking members o

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

CONGO DRC LEGA cute Lukwakongo mask Lukwakongo maskettes are small and light wooden masks belonging to high-ranking members of the Bwami (rank Yananio) This type of mask was used in the cult of the Bw