Mask - Congo (No reserve price)

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Lega wooden mask from Congo, 34 cm high and 20 cm wide, associated with the Bwami institution and showing age-related wear and stains.

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Lega masks, originating from the Lega people of present-day Gabon, are important cultural objects used during initiation ceremonies and social rituals. These masks play a crucial role in Bwami society, an important institution of Lega culture that transmits moral and ethical lessons. They are often used to symbolize values, teach social norms, and guide individuals through the different stages of life.

Lega masks, originating from the Lega people of present-day Gabon, are important cultural objects used during initiation ceremonies and social rituals. These masks play a crucial role in Bwami society, an important institution of Lega culture that transmits moral and ethical lessons. They are often used to symbolize values, teach social norms, and guide individuals through the different stages of life.

Details

Era
After 2000
Number of objects
1
Material
Wood
Country of origin
Congo
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
34 cm
Width
20 cm
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Objects sold
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