An intriguing old mask from the Lega tribe habiting in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Lega masks refer to ancestors and are passed from one generation of initiates to the next as symbols of continuity. 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.
They were used by men and women in ceremonies for singing, drama, etc. The following mask is made from light wood and has a brown patina and shows good signs of age and usage.
- Material: Wood and kaolin
- Age: Approx 55-70yrs
- Origin: Democratic Republic Of Congo
- Condition: Excellent
- SKU: CMSK-062
- Weight: 0.2 kg
- Dimensions: 14.2 x 23 x 2.5 cm