Lega People, Zaire: Bwami Lukungu Mask, early 20th Century. Carved wood & pigment. The Bwami Society members create masks which represent ancestor and animal spirits. The austere stylization and colorization of this mask places it among the most elegant African tribal artworks.
DIMENSIONS: 15.25"H x 8"W x2.5 "D
PROVENANCE: Private collection.
CONDITION: Good condition with some pigment loss, abrasions and evidence of handling
DIMENSIONS: 15.25"H x 8"W x2.5 "D
PROVENANCE: Private collection.
CONDITION: Good condition with some pigment loss, abrasions and evidence of handling