Lega Mask with Beard Congo The Lega, also known as Warega, reside along the Lualaba River near Lake Tanganyika in the DRC, governing themselves through the communal "Bwami" association. This group comprises both genders, engaging in a structured progression through its ranks, involving challenges and knowledge demonstrations. Lega masks, wooden and featuring elongated faces with a central ridge, almond-shaped eyes, and symbolic geometric patterns, serve crucial roles in ceremonies, including initiations, funerals, and celebrations. Believed to encapsulate spiritual forces and facilitate communication with ancestors, these masks hold immense cultural and spiritual value for the Lega beyond their artistic appeal. Within the Bwami system, individuals aim to attain the esteemed status of "Kindi," wielding moral influence. Masks act as badges, representing various levels of Bwami knowledge and validating an initiate's rank, with the privilege to wear or display them earned through initiation. 137478

Lega Mask with Beard Congo

The Lega, also known as Warega, reside along the Lualaba River near Lake Tanganyika in the DRC, governing themselves through the communal "Bwami" association. This group comprises both genders, engaging in a structured progression through its ranks, involving challenges and knowledge demonstrations. Lega masks, wooden and featuring elongated faces with a central ridge, almond-shaped eyes, and symbolic geometric patterns, serve crucial roles in ceremonies, including initiations, funerals, and celebrations. Believed to encapsulate spiritual forces and facilitate communication with ancestors, these masks hold immense cultural and spiritual value for the Lega beyond their artistic appeal. Within the Bwami system, individuals aim to attain the esteemed status of "Kindi," wielding moral influence. Masks act as badges, representing various levels of Bwami knowledge and validating an initiate's rank, with the privilege to wear or display them earned through initiation.

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• Condition: Used
• Condition: Good. Most of¬†our pieces haheight on standve spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners. ¬† Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use.¬† We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings.¬† Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage.
• Age Level: 20th Century
• Brand: Unbranded
• Country of Origin: Democratic Republic of the Congo
• Item Height: 8.5
• Item Length: 3.0
• Item Width: 8.0
• Origin: Democratic Republic of the Congo

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