Anthropomorphic mask "lukwakongo" · D. R. Congo, Lega · ID: 3047840
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Size
H: 24 cm / 67,5 cm (with beard)
H: 9.4 inch / 26.6 inch (with beard)
Description
wood, kaolin, plant fibre,
“Lukwakongo” masks were awarded to young men on the “yananio” rites and remained their most important insignia of rank until reaching the “kindi” status.
The object Anthropomorphic mask “lukwakongo” with the object ID 3047840 was last part of the auction 96th Auction at April 24, 2021 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house and had the lot number 297.
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Comparing literature
Biebuyck, Daniel P., Lega, Brussels 2002, p. 99 f.