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220 - Lukwakongo Lega mask, Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo M…
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Estimate €150 - €300
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Lukwakongo Lega mask, Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo Materials: Wood with old patina, kaolin. Base included (gallery condition). Provenance: Private collection, Belgium Dimensions: H. 22 cm (36 cm with stand) Used by the Bwami initiation society, this Lukwakongo mask belongs to one of the most emblematic emblematic corpus of Lega art. Its circular face is covered in kaolin, a symbol of purity of purity, wisdom and spiritual knowledge, is remarkably sober in form. sobriety. The simplicity of the features, the balance of the volumes and the antique patina bear witness to an authentic object that played a part in the history of the Lega. an authentic object that helped to pass on the moral and philosophical teachings philosophical teachings of the Bwami society. A work of great visual power, in which the apparent simplicity of form serves a particularly refined symbolic language.
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About the sale ARTS OF AFRICA & OCEANIA: Three exceptional family collections
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Auction time 06/22/2026 at 2:00 PM
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