Mask - Lega - DR Congo

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Description from the seller

Lega Mask.
DR Congo.

The Lega ethnic group, also referred to as Warega, can be situated in south Kivu, a region in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. This type of masks were used in ceremonies of the Bwami, the highly hierarchical social structure that governs the life of the Lega.

Provenance:
Joseph Christiaens private collection, Bruges, Belgium

Object type: mask
Tribe: Lega
Material: wood
Height: 22 cm

The condition and potential fragments or signs of wear are documented in detail through presented photographs.

Shipment is included following further defined rates. Other delivery or pickup methods can be organised accordingly.

Seller's Story

Galerie Mutu is home to African fine art, ethnography and unique interior objects. Galerie Mutu est un lieu de découverte d'art africain, pour le collectionneur contemporain passionné. Galerie Mutu looft cultuur, authenticiteit en vakmanschap van onze Afrikaanse voorouders. Website: galeriemutu .com Instagram: galerie.mutu E-mail: info@galeriemutu .com

Lega Mask.
DR Congo.

The Lega ethnic group, also referred to as Warega, can be situated in south Kivu, a region in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. This type of masks were used in ceremonies of the Bwami, the highly hierarchical social structure that governs the life of the Lega.

Provenance:
Joseph Christiaens private collection, Bruges, Belgium

Object type: mask
Tribe: Lega
Material: wood
Height: 22 cm

The condition and potential fragments or signs of wear are documented in detail through presented photographs.

Shipment is included following further defined rates. Other delivery or pickup methods can be organised accordingly.

Seller's Story

Galerie Mutu is home to African fine art, ethnography and unique interior objects. Galerie Mutu est un lieu de découverte d'art africain, pour le collectionneur contemporain passionné. Galerie Mutu looft cultuur, authenticiteit en vakmanschap van onze Afrikaanse voorouders. Website: galeriemutu .com Instagram: galerie.mutu E-mail: info@galeriemutu .com

Details

Ethnic group/ culture
Lega
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Early 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
Mask
Height
22 cm
Provenance
Private collection
BelgiumVerified
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Objects sold
100%
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