Lega Miniature Mask

Democratic Republic of Congo

Third Quarter 20th c

4 1/4 inches high x 2 1/2 inches wide

Ex: Memphis, TN collection

$ 300

Inv. # A3715

Miniature Lega masks known as Lukwakongo were used to teach morality to children.  These masks were used during initiations into the Bwami society and were either hung on fences, piled in stacks with other masks or attached to the face or different parts of a dancer’s body.

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