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These masks were used for initiation ceremonies. Lega masks always have special facial shapes. It is from one piece of wood cut and  has horns on top. They are rubbed with white kaolin powder each use and then exhibited on a fence (see photo). The minimalist faced mask.

Material: Wood, Kaolin 
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Horned mask - Wood, Kaolin - Congo - 31 cm 

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