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Description : Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lega peoples, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. An old ceremonial face mask carved from lightweight wood. The stylized visage has circular sockets, simple nose, open mouth, and incised curvilinear lines incised across the surface - representative of ritual scarification marks. In Lega tradition, masks are a symbol of their owner's rank within the Bwami society, which is an initiative society whose membership is open to Lega men and women who undergo a system of instruction, payment, and initiation. Size: 11.25 L x 6.25 W (28.6 cm x 15.9 cm), 15.3 H (38.9 cm) on included custom stand. Provenance: private Newport Beach, California Collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #141645
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