Lega Miniature Mask

  • Lega Miniature Mask

    Democratic Republic Congo

    Mid 20th c

  • 4 1/2" x 3 1/4"

    Ex: Memphis, TN collection

    Reduced $ 300

  • The Lega passport mask known as Lukwakongo was used to teach morality to children. These masks were used during initiations into the Bwami society and were either hung on fences, piled in stacks with other masks or attached to the face or different parts of a dancer’s body.

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