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SOLD / SOLD! MC1246 Superb idimu LEGA Mask Congo DRC

SOLD / SOLD! MC1246 Superb idimu LEGA Mask Congo DRC

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CONGO DRC

Idimu LEGA mask


The face covered with kaolin and in the shape of a heart is very characteristic of the Lega, this beautiful mask draws its particularity from its eyes placed obliquely, which is not very frequent

Although the Idimu masks are significantly larger than the Lukwakongo maskettes, they are very close stylistically. These are collective masks used during ceremonies reserved for high-ranking Bwami

This type of mask was used as part of the Bwami, an association that organized the social structure and ensured the stability of the Lega community.
The Lega are a Bantu forest people of Central Africa, established in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), in the provinces of South Kivu and Maniema. 


Features:
TYPE OF OBJECT: Mask.
ETHNIC GROUP: Lega - Warega
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Democratic Republic of Congo
(ex Belgian Congo, ex Zaire).
MATERIAL: Wood
DIMENSIONS: Height 23.5 cm.
CONDITION: Average / Bad
Restorations
See photos.
The base is not included

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Bibliography - Art Lega - Bibliography:

- Lega. Ethics and Beauty in the heart of Africa. Daniel P. Biebuyck. 2002. KBC.
- Lega jewels from the Benoît Rousseau collection. Viviane Baeke, RMCA and Benoît Rousseau. 2013. BRUNEAF.
- In search of the meaning of Bwami, through a collection unlike any other. Viviane Baeke. Undated. Royal Museum for Central Africa.
- The sculpture of the Lega. Daniel P. Biebuyck. 1994. Galerie Hélène and Philippe Leloup-Paris-New-York.
- The arts of Zaire, Vol II Eastern Zaire. Daniel P. Biebuyck, 1986, University of California Press.
- The Art of the Central African Lega, Elizabeth L. Cameron. 2013, Quai Branly Museum.
- Lega Culture. Art, Initiation and Moral Philosophy Among a Central African People. Daniel P. Biebuyck. 1973. University of California Press.
- The Lega and their art. In the footsteps of a dreamer lost in Congoland Emile-Alexandre Georges. 2005. Royal Museum for Central Africa.
- The Lega Art - Greatness and Humility. In the Vallois collection, Valentine Plisnier and Michel Boulanger, 2016.

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CONGO DRC

 LEGA BWAMI IDIMU MASK


The heartshaped face covered with kaolin is very characteristic of the Lega art, this beautiful mask has its peculiarity from its eyes placed obliquely, which is not very common

Idimu masks are significantly larger than Lukwakongo masks, but stylistically very close
These are collective masks used during ceremonies for high-ranking people of the Bwami, an association that organized the social structure and ensured the stability of the Lega community.
This type of mask was used as part of the cult of the Bwami, an association that organized the social structure
and ensured the stability of the Lega community.

The Lega are a Bantu forest people of Central Africa, established in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), in the provinces of South Kivu and Maniema.

Features:

TYPE OF OBJECT: Mask.
ETHNIC GROUP: Lega.
ORIGIN: Democratic Republic of Congo.
DRC (ex Belgian Congo, ex Zaire).
MATERIAL: Wood
DIMENSIONS: About 9 1/4 Inches high
CONDITION: Medium / Bad:
Restored
Please have a look on the pictures.
The base is NOT included