Mask - Lega - Congo - authentic ritual mask

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Lega authentic ritual mask from the Ituri region in Congo, carved in hardwood and standing about 30.5 cm high, with provenance from the former collection of a Munich-based dealer and in excellent condition.

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Description from the seller

a very fine and rare Lega mask with highly abstract features from the Ituri region of the Congo
Hardwood with a medium brown surface.

From the former collection of a renown dealer in African and Oceanic arts from Munich, Germany (provenance will be provided to the buyer).

Height approx. 30.5cm

Details

Era

1900-2000

Specific region of origin

Ituri region

Material

Wood

Country of origin

Congo

Condition

Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear

Ethnic group/culture

Lega

Height

30.5 cm

Sold with stand

Estimated period

1900-1910, 1910-1920, 1920-1930, 1930-1940

Title additional information

authentic ritual mask

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