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Tripel face mask – Lengola – Wood – Congo

 160,00

OBJECT

Triple faces mask
Tribe
Lengola
REGION/ COUNTRY

Congo
MATERIAL

Wood
PERIOD

Second half 20th century
CONDITION

Good
SOLD WITH STAND

No
DIMENSIONS

31×19×11 cm
WEIGHT

800 g

Out of stock

SKU: 24.14 Category: Tags: , ,
Description

Beautiful triple faces mask of the Lengola tribe of DR Congo.
Masks like these were used in instruction and initiation ceremonies into the five progressive levels of Bwami, the association that Lega men rise through with lifelong learning and deeds.

Material: wood with blue and white pigments (kaoliën).
Good condition with nice aged patina.

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