MC1857 Beau Masque idimu Lega Bwami Mask Congo RDC Lega SUPERB AND RARE MALE STATUE

SUPERB AND RARE MALE STATUE

there are also dances where the mask plays this role

the two faces are meant to invoke the all-seeing nature of the mask's spirit

with a deep and dark patina

batons of command

MC1857 Beau Masque idimu Lega Bwami Mask Congo RDC Lega SUPERB AND RARE MALE STATUEFor English, please have a look below CONGO DRC Beautiful idimu LEGA mask Face whitened with a very mineral kaolin (glitter effect) Dotted scars on the forehead This type of mask was used in the framework of the Bwami cult, a grade initiatory society whose secret rites were reserved for initiates This association organized the social structure and ensured the stability of the Lega community. The Lega are a Bantu forest people of Central Africa, living