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These Yombé masks were used by Nganga priests in these regions of the lower Zaire, specialists in rituals and exorcists.

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

Ces masques Yombé étaient utilisés par les prêtres Nganga dans ces régions du bas Zaîre, spécialistes des rituels et exorciseurs.

Image extérieure et symbolique des pouvoirs du prêtre ou sorcier, chaque nkisi était porteur d'un pouvoir magique extrèmement puissant.

Superb Mask - Lega - DR Congo  (No reserve price)

2000-2010 - Wood - Good condition

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Superbe Masque, a Yombé wooden mask of the Lega people from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, dating to 2000–2010, of dimensions 32 cm high, 22 cm wide and 8 cm deep, weighing 1 kg, in good condition, from Galerie/Antiquaire.

Superb Mask - Lega - DR Congo (No reserve price)

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Superbe Masque, a Yombé wooden mask of the Lega people from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, dating to 2000–2010, of dimensions 32 cm high, 22 cm wide and 8 cm deep, weighing 1 kg, in good condition, from Galerie/Antiquaire.

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