Anthropomorphic mask "idimu" ·  D. R. Congo, Lega · ID: 3049261

Description

wood, kaolin,

Lega masks fall into the category of “bwami” initiation objects. The Lega divide them into five types: “lukwakongo”, “kayamba”, “idimu”, “muminia” und “lukungu”.

The masks serve as an important mark of rank, identifying the owners as members of specific “bwami” levels. “Idimu” masks are used by members of the “yananio” or “kindi” initiation level.

All masks of the Lega are used as didactic supports during the dances, songs and narrated proverbs that transmit the Lega code of ideal conduct to the new initiates.

The object Anthropomorphic mask “idimu” with the object ID 3049261 was part of the auction 99th Auction on November 12, 2022. The object with the lot number 316 achieved a sales price of EUR 2,400 with an asking price of EUR 1,500.

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