Masque lele - DR Congo

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Masque Lele, from DR Congo, a Lele mask made of wood, raffia, shells, beads and textile, weighing 1600 g, 54 cm high, 31 cm wide and 30 cm deep, in fair condition.

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Masque Lele
Republic of Congo
Purpose: to attract women, and as a gift for a marriage proposal
Decorated with shells (le cauri), which was a rural payment currency

Masque Lele
Republic of Congo
Purpose: to attract women, and as a gift for a marriage proposal
Decorated with shells (le cauri), which was a rural payment currency

Details

No. of items
1
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Material
Wood, raffia, shells, beads and textile
Condition
Fair condition
Title of artwork
Masque lele
Height
54 cm
Width
31 cm
Depth
30 cm
Weight
1600 g
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