Lega Lukwakongo Mask
This Lega mask, with its refined and stylized form, embodies the aesthetic and moral philosophy of the Bwami initiation society, a pillar of the Lega social organization. Used during initiation rituals, it conveys lessons of wisdom and ethics to the initiates. The formal simplicity, far from being naive, reflects the search for essence and purity.
The abstract features, often reduced to the essentials, symbolize values such as honesty, restraint, and knowledge. This mask is not worn on the face, but presented during rites, as a visual medium for the initiatory word.
The abstract features, often reduced to the essentials, symbolize values such as honesty, restraint, and knowledge. This mask is not worn on the face, but presented during rites, as a visual medium for the initiatory word.
600 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Good condition
Material: Solid wood
Length: 10
Width: 5
Height: 28
Reference (ID): 1554822
Availability: In stock
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