Old LUKWAGONGO mask, Lega, DR Congo, mid 20th century

Beautiful appearance, this old decorative Lukwakongo mask of the Lega people from DR Congo. This type of mask was used by the Bwami society, a secret society whose members were concerned with justice, the observance of social laws and, above all, with matters such as war, for example. In my opinion, this mask was not used tribally, but it was of great beauty. See the pictures!

Mask length: 26 cm, measured without beard
Weight: 258 grams
Origin: DR Congo
Dating: Mid 20th century
Provenance: Obtained via own network in situ Excluding standard