Maske,"idimu" / Lega Mask / African Art

75 Maske,"idimu" Lega, DR Kongo Gesockelt / with custom base Holz, Raphia. H 29,5 cm. Provenienz: - Edi Remondino, Zürich (1999). - Schweizer Privatsammlung, Zürich. Die harmonisch gestalteten und a

Maske, "idimu" Lega, DR Kongo Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 27,5 cm. Provenienz: Helmut (1931-2021) und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich. Die beeindruckenden, auf das Wesentliche reduzierten Masken d

Title: Lega Idimu Mask - DRC Congo - African Art Tribal Art Item Category: Mask Date/Period: Mid 20th century Origin: DRC, Congo Materials: Wood Dimensions: 9,06 Inch Weight: 0,55 Pounds Note: Stand n

CONGO DRC LEGA BWAMI IDIMU MASK This type of mask was used as part of the cult of the Bwami, an association that organized the social structure and ensured the stability of the Lega community. The Leg

CONGO DRC LEGA BWAMI IDIMU MASK Beautiful mask, cross-shaped scarifications on the cheeks Idimu masks are significantly larger than Lukwakongo masks, but stylistically very close These are collective

CONGO DRC BEAUTIFUL LEGA BWAMI IDIMU MASK Idimu masks are significantly larger than Lukwakongo masks, but stylistically very close These are collective masks used during ceremonies for high-ranking pe

CONGO DRC LEGA Rare idimu Bwami mask with handle A similar mask is illustrated in "Masks in Congo", by Marc Léo Félix, page 57. Other Lega "with handle" masks have been published in: Biebuyc

CONGO DRC SUPERB DOUBLE LEGA BWAMI IDIMU MASK Rare Double face Mask This type of mask was used as part of the cult of the Bwami, an association that organized the social structure and ensured the stab

CONGO DRC LEGA BWAMI MASK The heartshaped face covered with kaolin is very characteristic of the Lega art This type of mask was used as part of the cult of the Bwami, an association that organized the

CONGO DRC LEGA IDIMU MASK This type of mask was used in the cult of the Bwami, a level society whose rites were reserved for the initiates This association organized the social structure and ensured t

CONGO DRC Superb idimu Bwami mask Idimu masks are significantly larger than Lukwakongo masks, but stylistically very close These are collective masks used during ceremonies for high-ranking people of

CONGO DRC POWERFUL LEGA BWAMI IDIMU MASK (One of a pair: see picture n°12) This mask is part of a pair, most likely from the hand of the same artist A special price can be negotiated for both, it wou

CONGO DRC LEGA BWAMI IDIMU MASK Joli petit masque idimu Le visage en forme de cœur blanchi au kaolin est typique La forme de la bouche est assez originale Idimu masks are significantly larger tha

CONGO DRC LEGA BWAMI MASK Atypical mask, by the shape of his nose and the bags under eyes that may suggest an influence of neighboring Bembe This type of mask was used in the cult of the Bwami, a "sem

CONGO DRC LEGA IDIMU MASK A similar mask (general shape, mouth and dimensions) is published page 154 in "Masques, Dapper, 1995," (see bibliography) This type of mask was used in the cult of the Bwami,

CONGO DRC LEGA IDIMU MASK This type of mask was used in the cult of the Bwami, an association that organized the social structure and ensured the stability of the Lega community. The Lega are a Bantu

CONGO DRC LARGE LEGA BWAMI IDIMU MASK The heart-shaped face is covered with kaolin, frequent characteristics of the Lega Idimu masks are significantly larger than Lukwakongo masks, but stylistically v

78 Maske,"idimu" Lega, DR Kongo Gesockelt / with custom base Holz. H 24 cm. Provenienz: - Nachlass Dr. Eduard Hess, Oberwil. - Galerie Walu, Zürich (1994). Die harmonisch gestalteten und auf das Wese

83 Maske,"idimu" Lega, DR Kongo Gesockelt (base included) Holz, Raphia. H 20,5 cm. Provenienz: Edmond (Edi) Remondino (1995). Die harmonisch gestalteten und auf das Wesentliche reduzierten Masken der

Maske,"idimu" Lega, DR Kongo Gesockelt / with custom base Holz, Raphia. H 28 cm. (ohne Raphia) Provenienz: Edmond (Edi) Remondino (1992). Die harmonisch gestalteten und auf das Wesentliche reduzierten

CONGO DRC Large LEGA Bwami idimu MASK This type of mask was used as part of the cult of the Bwami, an association that organized the social structure and ensured the stability of the Lega community. T

CONGO DRC RARE LEGA MASK Powerful mask probably representing an old man or a sick person. This type of mask was used in the cult of the Bwami, a "semi-secret" association that organized the social str

Maske, "lukwakongo" Lega, DR Kongo Mit Sockel / with base Holz, Raphia. H 29 cm (53,5 cm mit Raphia) Provenienz: Nachlass Alberto Galaverni (1933-2013), Parma. Im Inventar der Sammlung Galaverni wie f

Maske, "lukwakongo" Lega, DR Kongo Ohne Sockel / without base Holz, Raphia. H 15,5 cm. Provenienz: - Edmond (Edi) Remondino, Burundi und Zürich, Schweiz. - Schweizer Privatsammlung, Zürich,