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Living Africa: Tribal Objects for Your Home

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.

Stunning, eye-catching mask - Lega - DR Congo  (No reserve price)

2000-2010 - Wood - Good condition

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“Superbe Masque voyant” is an authorised replica in wood from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, associated with the Lega culture and sourced from a gallery or antiques dealer.

Stunning, eye-catching mask - Lega - DR Congo (No reserve price)

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“Superbe Masque voyant” is an authorised replica in wood from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, associated with the Lega culture and sourced from a gallery or antiques dealer.

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