Masque anthropomorphe
R. D. Congo, Lega
Vendu
6 000 €
Taille
H: 14,7 cm
ca. 25 cm (with beard)
H: 5.8 inch
ca. 9.8 inch (with beard)
Description
turtle shell, plant fibre, red pigment,
The Lega adore turtles, which they consider to be particularly cautious and wise because of their slow movements.
The use of their shells for initiation ornaments of the “bwami” society is meant to symbolize the wisdom of the older senior members of the society.