MC1092 Superbe masque miniature Lukwakongo Lega Bwami Mask Congo Rdc MASQUE "name": "Galerie de la Louve"

"name": "Galerie de la Louve" }

DIMENSIONS: About 9 inches high (23 cm) CONDITION: Medium

Une autre particularité est la représentation de la coiffure

Katatora are implements used for divination (Kashekesheke)

STATUS: Good

MC1092 Superbe masque miniature Lukwakongo Lega Bwami Mask Congo Rdc MASQUE "name": "Galerie de la Louve"For English, please have a look below CONGO DRC Nice Lukwakongo LEGA mask Lukwakongo masks are small, light wooden masks that belong to high ranking members of the Bwami (Yananio rank) This type of mask was used in the framework of the Bwami cult, a grade initiatory society whose secret rites were reserved for initiates This association organized the social structure and ensured the stability of the Lega community. The Lega are a Bantu forest people