This is an old small Lega passport mask from the Lega tribe habiting in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Lega masks were used for the instruction and initiation ceremonies ceremony rites into the different progressive levels of Bwami society, the association that Lega men rise through with lifelong deeds and often learning up the hierarchy. These masks with horns, known as Kayamba masks are used only in a few regions of Lega land in the DRC – thus they are rare masks. They usually belong to accomplished teachers. They are used by men and women in ceremonies with singing, drama, etc. The following mask is made from light wood and has a dark patina and shows good signs of age and usage.
- Material: Wood, string and kaolin
- Age:approx 55-70yrs
- Origin: Democratic Republic Of Congo
- Condition:excellent
- SKU: CMSK-016
- Weight: 0.4 kg
- Dimensions: 15 x 27 x 6 cm