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BLANCHET & Associés
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Lega mask, Democratic Republic of Congo, wood, kaolin, H.
See original version (French)
32
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Lega mask, Democratic Republic of Congo, wood, kaolin, H.
See original version (French)
Estimate €100 - €200
Voluntary lot
Description
Lega mask, Democratic Republic of Congo, wood, kaolin, H.19cmxW.12cm. These masks are used as emblems and symbols of rank by the Bwami society, which governs the social and political life of the Lega. They were not designed to be worn, but to serve a discourse and convey major philosophical and moral ideas. They were generally handled and displayed during dances or theatrical scenes; through these visual metaphors, the initiate learned the moral code of the society.
See original version (French)
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