Description: African Lega mask African Tribal Face Mask Wood Hand Carved Wall Hanging -75.5/21.7 Store 120 $ Previous price 190$African Lega mask African Tribal Face Mask Wood Hand Carved Wall Hanging -75.5/21.7 This African masks Lega indicated the stage that its holder had reached within the Bwami masks , a learning society composed of different grades. Thick partially chipped kaolin masks patina. Desication cracks. Within the Léga, the Bwami society, open to men and women, organized social and political life. There were up to seven levels of initiation, each associated with emblems. Following their exodus from Uganda during the 17th century, the Lega settled on the west bank of the Lualaba River in the DRC. The role of chief, kindi, is held by the oldest man in the clan, who must be the highest ranking. Social recognition and authority also had to be earned individually: the chief owed his selection to his heart (mutima), good character, intelligence, and irreproachable behavior. During ritual ceremonies, Idumu masks were presented to initiates placed on a barrier and surrounded by masks of smaller format. The passage of a rank indicated the acquisition of a certain individual wisdom and morality SIZE OF THE MASK -75.5/21.7 SHIPING FREE DHL EXSSPRES Condition SOLD without THE STAND Material An original patina covers the item/Made of handmade hardwood Description Video This African masks Lega indicated the stage that its holder had reached within the Bwami masks , a learning society composed of different grades. Thick partially chipped kaolin masks patina. Desication cracks. Within the Léga, the Bwami society, open to men and women, organized social and political life. There were up to seven levels of initiation, each associated with emblems. Following their exodus from Uganda during the 17th century, the Lega settled on the west bank of the Lualaba River in the DRC. The role of chief, kindi, is held by the oldest man in the clan, who must be the highest ranking. Social recognition and authority also had to be earned individually: the chief owed his selection to his heart (mutima), good character, intelligence, and irreproachable behavior. During ritual ceremonies, Idumu masks were presented to initiates placed on a barrier and surrounded by masks of smaller format. The passage of a rank indicated the acquisition of a certain individual wisdom and morality New Featured Items Carefully wrapped Great price DHL fast delivery Listings Feedback Add to Favorites Store Addtowatchlist © 2023 All Rights Reserved
Price: 120 USD
Location: Addison, Texas
End Time: 2024-02-09T09:51:41.000Z
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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
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Provenance: Ownership History Available
Time Period Manufactured: 1600-1900
Country/Region of Manufacture: Burkina Faso
Handmade: Yes
Modified Item: No
Culture: African
