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Democratic Republic of Congo, LEG A Culture, a traditional mask of striking modern sculptural quality that belonged to a high-ranking initié of the Bwami society. It is this confraternity that governs the community by its authority over aspects of social and political life, but also of initiation ceremonies.

République Démocratique du Congo, Culture LEGA, masque traditionnel d'une grande modernité de sculpture qui appartenait à un initié de haut rang de la société "Bwami". C'est cette confrérie qui régit la communauté par son autorité sur les aspects de la vie sociale et politique, mais également des cérémonies d'initiation.


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Late 20th century - Wood - Good condition

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Traditional wooden mask from the Lega culture in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, associated with the Bwami society, dating to the late 20th century.

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Traditional wooden mask from the Lega culture in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, associated with the Bwami society, dating to the late 20th century.

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