Miniature mask "lukwakongo"
D. R. Congo, Lega
not available anymore
Size
H: 13 cm
H: 5.1 inch
Description
wood, grass fibre,
Young men received the “lukwakongo” masks during the “yananio” rites. These masks were the most important insignia of rank until the owner moved to the higher level of “kindi” and trades his wooden mask for an ivory one, called “lukungu”.