MC1857 Beau Masque idimu Lega Bwami Mask Congo RDC MASQUE unfortunately deceased)

unfortunately deceased)

Rare Ubangi mask

Statues of this style can be seen in Fleuve Congo

Probably Ndaaka or Baali

MC1857 Beau Masque idimu Lega Bwami Mask Congo RDC MASQUE unfortunately deceased)For 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