MC1566 Joli Masque Lukwakongo barbu Lega Bwami Mask Congo RDC masque Antiquities and Natural History)

Antiquities and Natural History)

Biebuyck writes that the Bakwame are the remarkable synthesis of the influences of the Lega

the ears and the nose

(ex- Congo Belge

MC1566 Joli Masque Lukwakongo barbu Lega Bwami Mask Congo RDC masque Antiquities and Natural History)For English, please have a look below CONGO DRC Nice Lukwakongo LEGA mask Lukwakongo masks are small, light wooden masks that belong to high ranking members of the Bwami (Yananio rank) 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