Anthropomorphic mask - Wood - Lega - Congo DRC

Anthropomorphic mask Lega, Democratic Republic of Congo Second half of the 20th century Wood and kaolin H . : 27; Length: 16 cm; W. : 6 cm Sold with its base Anthropomorphic mask in dark wood that becomes lighter in the center. It is oval in shape, underlined by an eyebrow and nasal treatment reminiscent of that of the heart. It is punctuated with white pigments made from kaolin. The mouth is small and pinched located at the bottom of the face, almost on the chin. The mask has a beard made of vegetable fibers and scarifications on the top of the face. He danced on the occasion of the initiation rite of Bwani. Text and photos © FCP CORIDON