LEGA, BWAMI MASKS 2, DRC

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

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.