LELE Mask Helmet - Lele - DR Congo
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Masque Casque LELE, an original Lele ritual wooden mask from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, provenance private collection, dating to the late 20th century.
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The Lele mask is a traditional artistic creation of the Lele people, established in the center of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, near the Kuba kingdom. Because of this geographical proximity, the artistic traditions of the Lele and the Kuba share certain similarities. However, Lele masks are distinguished by their own style, shapes, and symbolism, reflecting the cultural identity and beliefs of this people.
The Lele mask is a ritual mask of the Lele people. Used during initiation ceremonies, ritual dances, and rites related to ancestors, it symbolizes protection, wisdom, and the community's values. Unlike the Kuba people's royal masks, Lele masks are not generally associated with a royal function, but with religious and social practices.
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Dimensions: Height: 50 cm
Wood: 26 cm
Width: 25 cm
Wood: 12 cm
Depth: 24 cm
Weight: 1438 g
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The Lele mask is a traditional artistic creation of the Lele people, established in the center of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, near the Kuba kingdom. Because of this geographical proximity, the artistic traditions of the Lele and the Kuba share certain similarities. However, Lele masks are distinguished by their own style, shapes, and symbolism, reflecting the cultural identity and beliefs of this people.
The Lele mask is a ritual mask of the Lele people. Used during initiation ceremonies, ritual dances, and rites related to ancestors, it symbolizes protection, wisdom, and the community's values. Unlike the Kuba people's royal masks, Lele masks are not generally associated with a royal function, but with religious and social practices.
Tags: object, cubism, collection, mask, statue, sculpture, figurine, art, primitive, traditional, tribal, USA, France, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Italy and others.
Dimensions: Height: 50 cm
Wood: 26 cm
Width: 25 cm
Wood: 12 cm
Depth: 24 cm
Weight: 1438 g
Shipping within 24 hours once we have received your payment.
The package carefully packaged and secure. You will also have the tracking code for the package in question.
We ship packages worldwide.
Details
Number of objects
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Lele
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
LELE Mask Helmet
Height
50 cm
Width
12 cm
Depth
24 cm
Weight
1282 g
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
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