Lega Sorcerer Congolese wood mask _artisan--novica-artisan-6349 v-neck tee

v-neck tee

Blue pearl-like beads above the petals are made from eco-friendly paper that is crafted from cleaning and dyeing elephant dung fiber

alternating flowers and glistening gems

She paints the blue

Lega Sorcerer Congolese wood mask _artisan--novica-artisan-6349 v-neck teeAn African mask of mystical allure, it is traditionally worn by the Lega sorcerer from Congo Kinshasa (formerly Zaire). According to Lega customs, the sorcerer wears this mask with the sole purpose of healing, consulting the oracle or for initiation rites. Salihu Ibrahim carves the image by hand in an oval, with a concave heart shaped face. He paints the piece an off white shade, and treats it to appear like an antique piece. materials: Sese wood 11.