LEGA MASK DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO

carved wood, fibre and pigment, of oval form, the forehead above arched brows, the face recessed, two perforated eyes parted by a long and slender nose, the square mouth open exposing the carved teeth, an attached short beard of fibre below, the area around the eyes coloured with pigment and inclusions, with subtle incised circles decorating the cheeks and above the brow, rich patina (Dimensions: 25cm tall)

(25cm tall)

Footnote: Provenance: Private collection, Stamford, United States Private collection, United Kingdom