MC1847 Beau Masque idimu Lega Bwami Mask Congo RDC STATUE Fernand Nathan

Fernand Nathan

Nice Lukwakongo LEGA mask

Masques bicolores dont elle souligne aussi la rareté

They were used as relays with the spirits of the dead people very present in the religion

Very beautiful face As is often the case in Luba art

MC1847 Beau Masque idimu Lega Bwami Mask Congo RDC STATUE Fernand NathanFor English, please have a look below CONGO DRC Beautiful idimu LEGA mask Beautiful bearded mask, partially whitened with kaolin Cross shaped scarifications on the cheeks and 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