Descubra la tasación y los precios de esta y más obras de arte africano en Africartmarket. Lega Mask, 20th century

Descripción : Additional Information: ,A small Lega mask made out off  ,wood with face painted in white. ,Lega masks are usually carved in a distinctive style, with a heart-shaped concave face, slightly protruding forehead, a narrow nose. , Most of , Lega mask' faces are rubbed with white clay (pembe) each time they are used and thereby acquire the white patina that colors the face and enhances the various decorative designs. The Lega people live near the northern end of Lake Tanganyika on the banks of the Lualaba River and are also known as the Warega. Living in small village groups they have no centralized authority but govern themselves through a communal association known as Bwami. This association is composed of male and female members who strive to achieve advancement in the various ranks of Bwami. For the Lega the ultimate goal is to reach the uppermost level of Bwami when one would become a Kindi, one who exercises moral influence within society. The complex system of instruction, initiation and advancement in Bwami uses masks and figures to document the various levels of Bwami and to serve as badges validating the initiate’s knowledge of the secrets of Bwami and of their rank. Initiates earn the privilege to wear and display masks which might be worn on their arms or faces or simply exposed on racks or on the ground. For similar examples, and more information, see ART OF AFRICA by Kerchache et al. Biebuyck, D. Lega Culture: Art, Initiation, and Moral Philosophy among a Central African People. 1973, ART OF THE LEGA, by Cameron, E., 2001

Los datos de venta están disponibles para suscriptores Premium. Ver planes

Detalles