Initiation mask - Lega - DR Congo (No reserve price)

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Initiation mask from Lega culture, DR Congo, carved from wood with kaolin, late 20th century, 30.5 cm high, 18 cm wide, 6 cm deep, weight 315 g, in good condition, sold without a stand.

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This old mask was used in initiation ceremonies. Lega masks always have special facial shapes. It is from one piece of wood cut and has beautiful geometric patterns. They are rubbed with white kaolin powder each use and then exhibited on a fence. The minimalist mask.

Material: Wood, Kaolin
Good condition, no restorations.

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This old mask was used in initiation ceremonies. Lega masks always have special facial shapes. It is from one piece of wood cut and has beautiful geometric patterns. They are rubbed with white kaolin powder each use and then exhibited on a fence. The minimalist mask.

Material: Wood, Kaolin
Good condition, no restorations.

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Details

Indigenous object name
Initiation mask
Ethnic group/ culture
Lega
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Kaolin, Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Height
30.5 cm
Width
18 cm
Depth
6 cm
Weight
315 g
The NetherlandsVerified
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Objects sold
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