MC1857 Beau Masque idimu Lega Bwami Mask Congo RDC MASQUE Statues of this style can

Statues of this style can be seen in Fleuve Congo

1987 - Receptacles

For other objects available

unfortunately deceased)

Probably Ndaaka or Baali

MC1857 Beau Masque idimu Lega Bwami Mask Congo RDC MASQUE Statues of this style canFor English, please have a look below CONGO DRC Beautiful idimu LEGA mask Face whitened with a very mineral kaolin (glitter effect) Dotted scars on the forehead This type of mask was used in the framework of the Bwami cult, a grade initiatory society whose secret rites were reserved for initiates This association organized the social structure and ensured the stability of the Lega community. The Lega are a Bantu forest people of Central Africa, living