241160 - Old African mask from the Lega Bwami - Congo.

241160 - Old African mask from the Lega Bwami - Congo.
€165.00

Congo: African mask from the Lega Bwami.

This type of mask is used in context of initiation.

Hand carved from a single piece of wood.

Size; 29 cm.

This old Lega mask dated from the mid of the 20th century and comes with a certificate of Authenticity.

These masks were used for initiation ceremonies. Lega masks always have special facial shapes. It is carved from one piece of wood and has beautiful geometric patterns.