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Triple face mask – Lengola – Wood – Congo

 130,00

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SKU: 25.338 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. The mask has a small damage on the left / back side of the mask

OBJECT

Triple faces mask
Tribe
Lengola

REGION/ COUNTRY

Congo

MATERIAL

Wood

PERIOD

Second half 20th century

CONDITION

Good

SOLD WITH STAND

No

DIMENSIONS

36×21×12 cm

WEIGHT

750 g
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