MC1092 Superbe masque miniature Lukwakongo Lega Bwami Mask Congo Rdc Luba Sculptures don’t speak 2010)

Sculptures don’t speak 2010)

Note: Base is NOT included

22 1/2" with the base (57

DIMENSIONS: Height 26 cm

- L'Art Lega - Grandeur and Humility

MC1092 Superbe masque miniature Lukwakongo Lega Bwami Mask Congo Rdc Luba Sculptures don’t speak 2010)For English, please have a look below CONGO DRC Nice Lukwakongo LEGA mask Lukwakongo masks are small, light wooden masks that belong to high ranking members of the Bwami (Yananio rank) This type of mask was used in the framework of the Bwami cult, a grade initiatory society whose secret rites were reserved for initiates This association organized the social structure and ensured the stability of the Lega community. The Lega are a Bantu forest people