Lega mask
€280.00
Like other peoples of East Africa, the Lega had their own socio-cultural organization called Bwami.
The latter also had its own masks of varying dimensions.
They are identifiable by a heart shape, a straight nose, bulging eyes, a small mouth and a pointed chin. Most were colored with white pigments (kaolin).
Shipping fees
02506
Data sheet
- Presumed dating
- Mid XXth century
- Size
- 25 cm (40 cm with support)
- Ethnic group
- Material(s)
- Wood
- Country
- Origin
- François C. Bazelaire, painter and sculptor, Bruxelles
- Stand
- Included
- Condition
- Excellent
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Like other peoples of East Africa, the Lega had their own socio-cultural organization called Bwami.
The latter also had its own masks of varying dimensions.
They are identifiable by a heart shape, a straight nose, bulging eyes, a small mouth and a pointed chin. Most were colored with white pigments (kaolin).