Lega Idimu Bwami Mask, Congo #61

Lega Idimu Bwami Mask, Congo #61

Lega Idimu Bwami Mask, Congo #61

$240.00

Original: $800.00

-70%

Lega Idimu Bwami Mask, Congo #61—

$800.00

$240.00

The Story

Lega Idimu Bwami Mask, Congo #61
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 the stability of the Lega community.
The Lega are a Bantu forest people of Central Africa, established mainly in the east of the Congo Drc, east of the Lwalaba River (the Congo River), up to the altitude in the Mitumba Mountains, in the provinces of South Kivu and Maniema.
Origins : Democratic Republic of Congo
Material : Wood
Measurements: About 9 1/4 Inches high (23.5 cm)
Condition : Very good.
Base is included
Circa 1920-40's

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Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Lega Idimu Bwami Mask, Congo #61 - Image 3

Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Lega Idimu Bwami Mask, Congo #61 - Image 4

Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Lega Idimu Bwami Mask, Congo #61 - Image 5

Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Lega Idimu Bwami Mask, Congo #61 - Image 6

Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Lega Idimu Bwami Mask, Congo #61 - Image 7

Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Lega Idimu Bwami Mask, Congo #61 - Image 8

Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Lega Idimu Bwami Mask, Congo #61 - Image 9

Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Lega Idimu Bwami Mask, Congo #61 - Image 10

Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Description

Lega Idimu Bwami Mask, Congo #61
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 the stability of the Lega community.
The Lega are a Bantu forest people of Central Africa, established mainly in the east of the Congo Drc, east of the Lwalaba River (the Congo River), up to the altitude in the Mitumba Mountains, in the provinces of South Kivu and Maniema.
Origins : Democratic Republic of Congo
Material : Wood
Measurements: About 9 1/4 Inches high (23.5 cm)
Condition : Very good.
Base is included
Circa 1920-40's

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