A very old Lega Mask from the DRC Congo. This is a 'Lukwakongo' Mask which portray an ideal Lega man. These masks are normally attached to a specific fence during a initiation ceremony where they are danced through a number of stages - music, singing, dancing and mask manipulation. They are picked up and placed on different areas of the body signifying changes in the symbolic message of the performance. This is a great example of a Lega Tribe mask showing much signs of wear and use.

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