LEGA, BWAMI MASKS 2, DRC

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LEGA
Mask 42
15"
$500

Lega 21
11"/16"
$200

Lega 22
6.5"/14"
$100

Lega 23
8.5"/22"
$150

Lega 25
7.5"/18"
$80

Lega 27
10"/22"
$200

Lega 28
10"
$250

Lega 29
5.5"/12.5"
$80

Lega 32
6"/12"
$80

Lega/Mbacka
34
14", $250

Lega 35
5.5"/14"
$80

Lega 36
5.5"/12.5"
$80

Lega 38
9"/19"
$150

Lega 39
7.5"/14.5"
$80

Lega (?) 6
9"/16"
$150

Lega10
12"/26"
$225

Photographs by Bill Mrachek © Hamill Gallery

LEGA, BWAMI MASKS 2, DRC

Masks like these were used in instruction and initiation ceremonies into the five progressive levels of Bwami, the association that Lega men rise through with lifelong learning and deeds. Most have raffia beards. The first measurement is the height of the mask, the second is the height including the raffia.

These Lega masks show no evidence of age or use and were probably made to be sold.

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