Lega Idimu mask
This extremely rare African Lega idimu type mask was made from the inner part of an elephant's leg.
It is a very flat object carrying along the nose residues of colored pearls.
The features of the face are signified by a simple relief: no decoration. Note the presence of a small feather beard. The back of the mask, in its total sobriety, is of great beauty.
This object must be linked to the Bwami initiatory society, which places the elephant and its strong symbol above all other creatures. He belongs to the high gandu rank.
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Data sheet
- Presumed dating
- Circa 1940
- Size
- 25 cm (38 cm with support)
- Ethnic group
- Material(s)
- Wood
- Country
- Origin
- Tribal art collection Belgium
- Stand
- Included
- Condition
- Vintage
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This extremely rare African Lega idimu type mask was made from the inner part of an elephant's leg.
It is a very flat object carrying along the nose residues of colored pearls.
The features of the face are signified by a simple relief: no decoration. Note the presence of a small feather beard. The back of the mask, in its total sobriety, is of great beauty.
This object must be linked to the Bwami initiatory society, which places the elephant and its strong symbol above all other creatures. He belongs to the high gandu rank.