MC1857 Beau Masque idimu Lega Bwami Mask Congo RDC MASQUE MATERIAL: Wood

MATERIAL: Wood

Très belle sculpture

Probably Ndaaka or Baali

The power of this very beautiful and expressive mask is astonishing

MC1857 Beau Masque idimu Lega Bwami Mask Congo RDC MASQUE MATERIAL: WoodFor 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