Anthropomorphic mask - D. R. Congo, Lega

turtle shell, plant fibre, kaolin,

The Lega adore turtles, which they consider to be particularly cautious and wise because of their slow movements. The use of their shells for initiation ornaments of the "bwami" society is meant to symbolize the wisdom of the older senior members of the society.

H: 20 cm, H: 7,9 inch

Provenance:American Private Collection

Continent: Africa
This object is subject to CITES. Please note that it can only be sent within the European Union. At the present time export in third countries is prohibited.
Condition Report: See description