African Congo Lega Bwami Muminia Initiation Mask
An African DRC Congo Lega Bwami Muminia initiation mask carved wood natural pigment red ochres and kaolin depicting a man's face having smooth forehead with carved swirl patterns, cheeks with carved circular pattern, slightly pursed triangular mouth and small eye slit openings with tri-linear carved pattern, small nose. Mask typically not worn on the face.
Dimensions: 9 x 15 x 4.5 in
Condition Report: Very good condition losses to pigment.
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An African DRC Congo Lega Bwami Muminia initiation mask carved wood natural pigment red ochres and kaolin depicting a man's face having smooth forehead with carved swirl patterns, cheeks with carved circular pattern, slightly pursed triangular mouth and small eye slit openings with tri-linear carved pattern, small nose. Mask typically not worn on the face.
Dimensions: 9 x 15 x 4.5 in
Condition Report: Very good condition losses to pigment.