Lega Tribal Sculpture from Congo, Brossett Collection
A Lega figural tribal sculpture, carved wood, Congo region, ex Brossett Collection, 55 cm high
Lega Wood Mask with Pigment and Kaolin
Lega mask from the Democratic Republic of Congo, wood, pigment, kaolin. 37 cm height
Lega Initiation Mask from Congo
A Lega mask, Democratic Republic of Congo, used in initiation ceremonies in the Bwami society. Lega masks are not often worn on the face, they are adorned on different parts of the body or hung for display. Carved from wood and coloured with white and…
Lega Mask with Minimalistic Carving and Plant Fibers
A Lega mask, Democratic Republic of Congo. Lega masks are not often worn on the face, they are adorned on different parts of the body or hung for display. A minimalistic mask carved from wood. The face is a rectangular shape with the widest point at the…
Lega Initiation Mask from Congo
A Lega mask, Democratic Republic of Congo. Used in initiation ceremonies in the Bwami society. The Bwami society is a centuries old voluntary society which promotes peace among the Lega who have no centralised state or regional authoritative roles. Lega…
Lega Bwami Initiation Mask
A Lega mask, Democratic Republic of Congo. Used in initiation ceremonies for the Bwami society. The Bwami society is a centuries old voluntary society which promotes peace among the Lega who have no centralised state or regional authoritative roles. Lega…
Lega Bird Mask with Old Paint Remains
A Lega bird mask, long hook beak type beard, pronounced nose, eyes and forehead. Old paint remains to the eyes. (Lega peoples are situated in the Congo). 17 cm x 36 cm.
Pierced Lega Mask with Crosses
Lega mask an elongated oval face with pierced features, decorated surface of inscised crosses and divots, rich mid-brown patina with traces of kaolin, height 15 cm (mask only)
Dark Patina Lega Ivory Figure from Congo, 1950s
A Lega ivory figure, stained with palm oil to give dark patina, collected in 1950's, Congo, Africa. Provenance: on document, height 21 cm
Lega Ivory Mask "Skull of My Father"
A Lega ivory mask, this Lega mask is known as lukungu lwa tata, which literally means 'Skull of My Father'. on fitted metal stand, Democratic Republic of Congo. Provenance: Xanadu gallery, San Francisco 1980/90s, South American Private Collector, height…
Lega Female Figure: Early 20th Century
Central African Lega female figure early 20th century, wood, nails and pigment, with faint collector mark beneath. Height 30 cm
Golden Lega Standing Figure with Circular Decorations
Lega figure standing figure with arms resting to sides, slightly bent legs, on a raised base. Circular decoration to body and legs. Rich golden patina. Height 18.2 cm. Width 5 cm
Fine Lega Mask with Fibre Beard
Lega mask, fine lega mask. An elongated oval face offers raised, pierced eyes, framed by arched brows, leading to a long nose with a small mouth below. Attached fibre beard, fine light brown patina with traces of kaolin. Height 13 cm. Width 10 cm
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