Face Mask

Item

Accession Number: 2018.1
Title: Face Mask
Ethnic Group: Lega
Subject: Mask|Ceremonial|Central Africa
Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Date: 20th Century
Medium: Wood
Format: H x W: 13 X 6.5 in. (33.2 x 16.51 cm)
Description: Either worn or shown during private ceremonies, the mask was a reminder of Lega values. In addition to this, the mask could be fastened to poles, held during a dance, or draped over the shoulder. To the Lega people, the mask represented a higher level of teaching within the Bwami association.