Mask - Lega - DR Congo (No reserve price)

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Masque, a Lega Yombé mask from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a reproduction dating to 2000–2010, carved in wood and measuring 30 × 20 × 9 cm, weighing 1 kg, not sold with a stand, in good condition.

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These Yombé masks were used by Nganga priests in these regions of Lower Zaire, specialists in rituals and exorcisms.

An external and symbolic image of the powers of the priest or sorcerer, each nkisi bore an extremely powerful magical power.

These Yombé masks were used by Nganga priests in these regions of Lower Zaire, specialists in rituals and exorcisms.

An external and symbolic image of the powers of the priest or sorcerer, each nkisi bore an extremely powerful magical power.

Details

Number of objects
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Lega
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
2000-2010
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Mask
Height
30 cm
Width
20 cm
Depth
9 cm
Weight
1 kg
Authenticity
Reproduction/replica
FranceVerified
1082
Objects sold
97.86%
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