Kayamba Mask - Lega - DR Congo (No reserve price)
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Kayamba Mask, a Lega wood mask from DR Congo, 37 cm high, 19 cm wide, 11 cm deep, 700 g, authentic/original, provenance: former private collection from Germany, good condition, sold without stand.
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Wooden Bwami Kayanda mask from the Lega tribe of DR Congo . In most case, only accomplished teachers in the Bwami Society own Kayamba masks which are easily identified by the horns on top of the mask. Lega masks are used as initiation objects in the Bwami Society. Masks into five types according to material, size, and form: Lukwakongo, Kayamba, Idimu, Muminia, and Lukungu (Biebuyck, 1973: 164). They serve as an important mark of rank, identifying the owners as members of specific Bwami levels (Biebuyck, 1986: 125-26). Unlike many masks in other African cultures, the masks of the Lega are not usually worn over the face, they are attached to the body, held in the hand or simply hung on fences during the initiation ceremonies of the Bwami society. Provenance: former private collection from Germany.
Tracking number will be provided. May as well be viewed or picked up in Vessem (NL).
Seller's Story
Asian African Art is a gallery specialized in authentic ethnographic art. Lately we are mainly focused on African Art
We also have a specialism in golden collectable coins.
Your order is in safe hands, we have more than 50 years experience in coins.
For more interesting items please visit our website: Asian African Art, located in the Netherlands.
Wooden Bwami Kayanda mask from the Lega tribe of DR Congo . In most case, only accomplished teachers in the Bwami Society own Kayamba masks which are easily identified by the horns on top of the mask. Lega masks are used as initiation objects in the Bwami Society. Masks into five types according to material, size, and form: Lukwakongo, Kayamba, Idimu, Muminia, and Lukungu (Biebuyck, 1973: 164). They serve as an important mark of rank, identifying the owners as members of specific Bwami levels (Biebuyck, 1986: 125-26). Unlike many masks in other African cultures, the masks of the Lega are not usually worn over the face, they are attached to the body, held in the hand or simply hung on fences during the initiation ceremonies of the Bwami society. Provenance: former private collection from Germany.
Tracking number will be provided. May as well be viewed or picked up in Vessem (NL).
Seller's Story
Asian African Art is a gallery specialized in authentic ethnographic art. Lately we are mainly focused on African Art
We also have a specialism in golden collectable coins.
Your order is in safe hands, we have more than 50 years experience in coins.
For more interesting items please visit our website: Asian African Art, located in the Netherlands.
Details
Ethnic group/ culture
Lega
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Kayamba Mask
Height
37 cm
Width
19 cm
Depth
11 cm
Weight
700 g
Authenticity
Original/official
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