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Free Shipping Condition: Used Location: Addison, United States African Statues And Masks From Songola, The Lega Tribe's Western Neighbor, Are A Rarity. The Carved Wood Masks Are Kept Safely At Home. They Contain Features ... moreSimilar To That Of The Lega Tribal Carved Wood Masks, ..
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Addison, United States A Guro African Tribal Art Wooden Carved Mask, Ivory Coast, between Senfra and Bouaflé region, of hollow oval form, a wide Wooden Carved Mask open mouth ... morebeneath a narrow nose framed by bulging slit eyes Wooden Carved Mask with high Wooden Carved Mask arched brows, scarification marks underneath the eyes, big circular ears, a female Wooden Carved Mask stands above the grooved hairline grasping curved horns Wooden Carved Mask, pierced through at the rim for attachment.
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Free Shipping Location: Atlanta, United States Kim J. Nazzi- antiquaire- Rue de Rollebeek 36- 1000 Bruxelles BELGIUM sells: A very rare"OX BONE" STATUE. Used by a Bwami Secret Society instructor ... moreduring ceremonies. Lega(RDC) Pre-1900 Please note that this is one of the best and earliest"ox bone" Lega statues that I have ever seen/had. Provenance: dutch private collection; collection D. Norden(Antwerp) collection R. Germ(Antwerp) H 10cm(4"
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$35.00 Shipping Location: La Louvière, Belgium Beautiful idimu LEGA Mask. This type of mask was used in the cult of the Bwami, a level society whose rites were reserved for the initiatesThis association ... moreorganized the social structure and ensuredthe stability of the Lega community.
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$35.00 Shipping Location: La Louvière, Belgium LEGA idimu Bwami mask. Idimu masks are significantly larger than Lukwakongo masks, but stylistically very close. These are collective masks used during ... moreceremonies for high-ranking people of the Bwami, an association that organized the social structure and ensured the stability of the Lega community.
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$35.00 Shipping Location: La Louvière, Belgium RARE KAYAMBA MASK. The Kayamba Mask is easily recognizable by the two horns on the top. It is a relatively rare mask, used by preceptors during the initiation ... morerites of young boys for the passage to adulthood.
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$35.00 Shipping Location: La Louvière, Belgium Cute Lukwakongo LEGA Mask. This type of mask was used in the cult of the Bwami, a level society whose rites were reserved for the initiatesThis association ... moreorganized the social structure and ensuredthe stability of the Lega community.
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$35.00 Shipping Location: La Louvière, Belgium LEGA idimu Bwami mask. Idimu masks are significantly larger than Lukwakongo masks, but stylistically very close. These are collective masks used during ... moreceremonies for high-ranking people of the Bwami, an association that organized the social structure and ensured the stability of the Lega community.
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$35.00 Shipping Location: La Louvière, Belgium LEGA Lukwakongo mask. This type of mask was used in the cult of the Bwami, a level society whose rites were reserved for the initiatesThis association ... moreorganized the social structure and ensuredthe stability of the Lega community.
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$35.00 Shipping Location: La Louvière, Belgium Powerful idimu LEGA mask. Idimu masks are significantly larger than Lukwakongo masks, but stylistically very close. These are collective masks used during ... moreceremonies for high-ranking people of the Bwami, an association that organized the social structure and ensured the stability of the Lega community.
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$35.00 Shipping Location: La Louvière, Belgium Beautiful idimu LEGA Mask. This type of mask was used in the cult of the Bwami, a level society whose rites were reserved for the initiatesThis association ... moreorganized the social structure and ensuredthe stability of the Lega community.
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$35.00 Shipping Location: La Louvière, Belgium Idimu masks are significantly larger than Lukwakongo masks, but stylistically very close. Those are collective masks used during ceremonies for high-ranking ... morepeople of the Bwami, an association that organized the social structure and ensured the stability of the Lega community.
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Free Shipping Location: Tanzania 2 FACES LEGA BWAMI MASKSGenerally, ancient masks in the Kingdom were symbol of power to the owner.The power were coming from spiritual world and the ancestors.The ... moremasks are:1. Ritual or ceremonial object2. Decorative or ornamental object (Art)The 2 faces on this mask represent the passing of wisdom from one generation to the next.COUNTRY OF ORIGEN:Democractic Republic of CongoPEOPLE: LegaMATERIALS: Wood and white pigments (kaolinite).
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$35.00 Shipping Location: La Louvière, Belgium LEGA idimu Bwami mask. Idimu masks are significantly larger than Lukwakongo masks, but stylistically very close. These are collective masks used during ... moreceremonies for high-ranking people of the Bwami, an association that organized the social structure and ensured the stability of the Lega community.
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$35.00 Shipping Location: La Louvière, Belgium Cute Lukwakongo LEGA Mask. This type of mask was used in the cult of the Bwami, a level society whose rites were reserved for the initiatesThis association ... moreorganized the social structure and ensuredthe stability of the Lega community.
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$35.00 Shipping Location: La Louvière, Belgium Bwami's cult Mask, very beautiful typically heart-shaped face. cult of the Bwami, a "semi-secret" association. VIVIANE BAEKE. SANS DATE. MUSÉE ROYAL DE ... moreL'AFRIQUE CENTRALE. Beautiful LEGA Mask. A mask with a similar shape can be seen page 73 in "Lega, Ethics and Beauty".
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$42.43 Shipping Location: Aubenas, France LEGA mask CONGO around 1980 BEAUTIFUL KAOLIN PATINA THE Lega are a forest people bantu ofcentral Africa established mainly in Democratic Republic of Congo ... moreeast of the river Lualaba, up to the borders with the Rwanda and the Burundi, in the provinces of North Kivu, of South Kivu and Maniema. This item comes from the achievementsion of an old Ardèche family from lower Ardèche which donated several soldiers to France. height: 45 cm width 24 cm Fast and careful shipping. Group your purchases to save on shipping costs.
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Free Shipping Location: Tanzania 2 FACES LEGA BWAMI MASKS. The 2 faces on this mask represent the passing of wisdom from one generation to the next. Generally, ancient masks in the Kingdom ... morewere symbol of power to the owner. The power were coming from spiritual world and the ancestors.
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$35.00 Shipping Location: La Louvière, Belgium LEGA idimu Mask. Idimu masks are significantly larger than Lukwakongo masks, but stylistically very close. These are collective masks used during ceremonies ... morefor high-ranking people of the Bwami, an association that organized the social structure and ensured the stability of the Lega community.
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$35.00 Shipping Location: La Louvière, Belgium Cute Lukwakongo LEGA Mask. This type of mask was used in the cult of the Bwami, a level society whose rites were reserved for the initiatesThis association ... moreorganized the social structure and ensuredthe stability of the Lega community.
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$35.00 Shipping Location: La Louvière, Belgium Cute Lukwakongo LEGA Mask. This type of mask was used in the cult of the Bwami, a level society whose rites were reserved for the initiatesThis association ... moreorganized the social structure and ensuredthe stability of the Lega community.
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$35.00 Shipping Location: La Louvière, Belgium LEGA Idimu Bwami mask. Idimu masks are significantly larger than Lukwakongo masks, but stylistically very close. These are collective masks used during ... moreceremonies for high-ranking people of the Bwami, an association that organized the social structure and ensured the stability of the Lega community.
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$35.00 Shipping Location: La Louvière, Belgium Cute "Sa Luzelu" Lukwakongo LEGA Mask. This type of mask was used in the cult of the Bwami, a level society whose rites were reserved for the initiatesThis ... moreassociation organized the social structure and ensuredthe stability of the Lega community.
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$35.00 Shipping Location: La Louvière, Belgium RARE NYANGA MASK. ETHNICAL GROUP: Nyanga. DRC (ex Belgian Congo, ex Zaïre). ORIGINE: Democratic Republic of Congo. Beautiful mask very typical of this ... moretribe, the eyes fairly close together, the ears almost glued to them, and the shape of the entire lower face.
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$35.00 Shipping Location: Deinze, Belgium PROBABLY LEGA. NICE ANTIQUE CARVED WOODEN AFRICAN MASK WITH BEARD. NICE TRIBAL DECORATIVE MASK.
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$44.88 Shipping Location: Aubenas, France LEGA 2 FACES Mask with animal totem HARD wood with kaolin very beautiful patina KAOLIN and red paint LEGA CONGO around 1980 THE Lega are a forest people ... morebantu ofcentral Africa established mainly in Democratic Republic of Congo east of the river Lualaba, up to the borders with the Rwanda and the Burundi, in the provinces of North Kivu, of South Kivu and Maniema. This object comes from the dispersal of the Fisher collection (in Switzerland) height: 33 cm width 17 cm Fast and careful shipping. Group your purchases to save on shipping costs.
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$35.00 Shipping Location: La Louvière, Belgium BEAUTIFUL KUMU - KOMO NSEMBU MASK. ETHNICAL GROUP: Kumu - Komo. - Le masque Komo : pièce unique, pièce qui fait unité, Wauthier De Mahieu, Tribal Art ... moreMagazine n°88, Eté 2018. DRC (ex Belgian Congo, ex Zaïre).
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$35.00 Shipping Location: La Louvière, Belgium LARGE & OLD KUMU - KOMO OR NEIGHBORING PEOPLE MASK. ETHNICAL GROUP: Kumu - Komo. - Le masque Komo : pièce unique, pièce qui fait unité, Wauthier De Mahieu, ... moreTribal Art Magazine n°88, Eté 2018. DRC (ex Belgian Congo, ex Zaïre).
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$35.00 Shipping Location: La Louvière, Belgium LARGE KUMU - KOMO NSEMBU MASK. ETHNICAL GROUP: Kumu - Komo. - Le masque Komo : pièce unique, pièce qui fait unité, Wauthier De Mahieu, Tribal Art Magazine ... moren°88, Eté 2018. DRC (ex Belgian Congo, ex Zaïre).
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$35.00 Shipping Location: La Louvière, Belgium The Bembe are based in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, north of Lake Tanganyika. They see themselves as the descendants of the Lega of which they ... moreare culturally close. The Bwamé of the Bembe has much in common with the Bwami of the Lega.
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$35.00 Shipping Location: La Louvière, Belgium ETHNICAL GROUP: Zande Azande. The Zande live in the north of the Congo, in the Ubangi, on the banks of the Uele river. Most likely ZANDE. Cute statuette, ... moretypical of the Ubangi area. - Ubangi, dir. DRC (ex Belgian Congo, ex Zaïre).
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$35.00 Shipping Location: La Louvière, Belgium SUPERB NSEMBU KUMU PANEL MASK. Among the Kumu, Nsembu masks are important objects, the masks, which go in pairs (female/male) are generally distinct, ... morebut can be more rarely joined and juxtaposed as is the case here.
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$35.00 Shipping Location: La Louvière, Belgium ETHNICAL GROUP: Zande Azande. The Zande live in the north of the Congo, in the Ubangi, on the banks of the Uele river. - Ubangi, dir. They were used in ... morethe divination rituals of the Mani, an association that could be compared to the cult of the Bwami of the Lega.
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Free Shipping Location: Cary, United States Carved from a single block of wood the sculpture dates to the early 20th century, a wonderful tribal object certain to invoke conversation. A free-standing ... morewooden sculpture, the bu’lul is often described as a representation of the Ifugao rice god.
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Free Shipping Location: Fort Lauderdale, United States African Tribal Art Antique Bearded Mask.
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$8.79 Shipping Location: Hedgesville, United States For your consideration is a Rare Antique Late 19th-Early 20th Century African Central African Congo, Lega People African Trial Ceremonial Axe Hatchet ... moreused by Shaman as the accessory by the Bwami Secret Society Divination Practices.
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$60.00 Shipping Location: CHICHESTER, United Kingdom People Lega. LEGA (BALEGA, BALEGGA, REGA, WALEGA, WAREGA). The 100,000 to 250,000 Lega inhabit the virgin forest of eastern. to regulate the social, religious, ... moreand political life of the Lega. reason, there is no large Lega art.
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$60.00 Shipping Location: CHICHESTER, United Kingdom The Lega are not organized under one centralized authority. The leader of the lineage inherits his position along patrilineal lines. LEGA TRIBAL INFORMATION. ... moreThe Bwami society is the context for the production of most Lega art work, which includes ivory and wooden statuettes and masks.
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$60.00 Shipping Location: CHICHESTER, United Kingdom The Lega inhabit the forest region in eastern DRC, between the great lakes and the Lualaba River. The Lega are not organized under one centralized authority. ... moreThe leader of the lineage inherits his position along patrilineal lines.
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$45.00 Shipping Location: Burundi This auction is for an authentic LEGA MASK Bwami Society Democratic Republic of Congo There is a ruler in the 2nd picture so you can see the exact size. ... moreIt is in good condition with a few scuffs and scrapes. No cracks. Unsure of the age. Probably about 30-40 years old. Take a look at the pics! CLICK HERE to check out my other African art auctions and save on shipping! Shipping on each additional item is 1/2 price! SHIPPING AND HANDLING: Please use the shipping calculator. I ACCEPT THESE PAYMENTS: Paypal Items will ship within 48 hours. Take a look at my feedback and bid with confidence! Please note: I can't be responsible for random customs fees. If any. If you are not satisfied with this item for any reason. You may return it for a FULL refund. but I know that you will be satisfied! Thanks for looking! Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
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$60.00 Shipping Location: CHICHESTER, United Kingdom Lega tribal. Democratic Republic of Congo. Types of object. Approximate size.
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$60.00 Shipping Location: CHICHESTER, United Kingdom The 100,000 to 250,000 Lega inhabit the virgin forest of eastern DRC, between the great lakes and the Lualaba River, next to Luba people. They live in ... morethe autonomous villages collectively situated at the summit of a hill surrounded by a palisade.
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$47.00 Shipping Location: CHICHESTER, United Kingdom Lega art is characterized by its highly stylized and abstract forms, which are often used in the creation of masks, statues, and other ritual objects. ... moreOne of the most famous and distinctive features of Lega art is the use of a unique system of symbols known as Bwami.
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$60.00 Shipping Location: CHICHESTER, United Kingdom The Lega are not organized under one centralized authority. The leader of the lineage inherits his position along patrilineal lines. LEGA TRIBAL INFORMATION. ... moreThe Bwami society is the context for the production of most Lega art work, which includes ivory and wooden statuettes and masks.
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$60.00 Shipping Location: CHICHESTER, United Kingdom Lega Mask Bearded Congo African Art. Country/Region of Manufacture: Congo. Democratic Republic of Congo. mask,fugure. Culture: African. They were a warlike ... morepeople whose. people who lived in the region.
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$60.00 Shipping Location: CHICHESTER, United Kingdom Culture: African. Approximate size.
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$60.00 Shipping Location: CHICHESTER, United Kingdom The Lega are not organized under one centralized authority. The leader of the lineage inherits his position along patrilineal lines. The main gods are ... moreKalaga, the promiser; Kenkunga, the reassembler and Ombe, the hidden.
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$60.00 Shipping Location: CHICHESTER, United Kingdom This auction is for an authentic LEGA MASK Bwami Society Democratic Republic of Congo There is a ruler in the 2nd picture so you can see the exact size. ... moreIt is in good condition with a few scuffs and scrapes. No cracks. Unsure of the age. Probably about 30-40 years old. Take a look at the pics! CLICK HERE to check out my other African art auctions and save on shipping! Shipping on each additional item is 1/2 price! SHIPPING AND HANDLING: Please use the shipping calculator. I ACCEPT THESE PAYMENTS: Paypal Items will ship within 48 hours. Take a look at my feedback and bid with confidence! Please note: I can't be responsible for random customs fees. If any. If you are not satisfied with this item for any reason. You may return it for a FULL refund. but I know that you will be satisfied! Thanks for looking! Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
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$60.00 Shipping Location: CHICHESTER, United Kingdom Lega tribal. The Lega are not organized under one centralized authority. The leader of the lineage inherits his position along patrilineal lines. LEGA ... moreTRIBAL INFORMATION. The Bwami society is the context for the production of most Lega art work, which includes ivory and wooden statuettes and masks.
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$60.00 Shipping Location: CHICHESTER, United Kingdom The Lega are not organized under one centralized authority. The leader of the lineage inherits his position along patrilineal lines. LEGA TRIBAL INFORMATION. ... moreThe Bwami society is the context for the production of most Lega art work, which includes ivory and wooden statuettes and masks.
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$60.00 Shipping Location: CHICHESTER, United Kingdom The Lega are not organized under one centralized authority. The leader of the lineage inherits his position along patrilineal lines. LEGA TRIBAL MORE ... moreINFORMATION. The Bwami society is the context for the production of most Lega art work, which includes wooden statuettes and masks.
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$60.00 Shipping Location: CHICHESTER, United Kingdom In Lega art, the use of Bwami symbols is highly prominent. Lega art is characterized by its highly stylized and abstract forms, which are often used in ... morethe creation of masks, statues, and other ritual objects.
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$60.00 Shipping Location: CHICHESTER, United Kingdom BEMBE- ZAIRE mid XXè- 9.45" 30 cm- light wood FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE: Visitez ma boutique Ebay Vous y trouverez des objets d'art premier ... moretribal primitif ethnique masque africains statue africaine du Mali Burkina Togo Ghana Congo Zaire bénin nigeria gabon et du cameroun cote dogon bambara luba hemba baoulé Africans tribal mask available art africain afrique african africa afrika africanische Kunst afrikaan afrikan avaliable in my ebay shop
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$60.00 Shipping Location: CHICHESTER, United Kingdom This was followed by north and southeast expansion until 1840 under Kumwimbe Ngombe and then to the northwest and northeast from 1840 to 1870 under Ilunga ... moreKabale. As such, the investiture of the king’s power was represented in a complex coronation ritual involving religious confirmation from a diviner.
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Lega Bwami Society Mask White Face DR Congo African SALE WAS $190.00
Title, Lega Bwami Society Mask White Face DR Congo African, Type of Object, Mask, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Lega, Materials, Wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, Second Half 20th century, Dimensions, 11.5 inches H. x 6 inches W. Overall Condition, poor. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, stain in face. Shallow crack and chips, Additional Information: A Lega mask painted in white with heart-shaped face. A long narrow nose, square eyes with ... moreholes, and an open square mouth. The surface shows much handling and good age. The Lega people live near the northern end of Lake Tanganyika on the banks of the Lualaba River and are also known as the Warega. Living in small village groups they have no centralized authority but govern themselves through a communal association known as"Bwami. This association is composed of male and female members who strive to achieve advancement in the various ranks of Bwami. For the Lega the ultimate goal is to reach the uppermost level of"Bwami" when one would become a"Kindi. one who exercises moral influence within society. The complex system of instruction, initiation and advancement in Bwami uses masks and figures to document the various levels of Bwami and to serve as badges validating the initiateâs knowledge of the secrets of Bwami and of their rank. Initiates earn the privilege to wear and display masks which might be worn on their arms or faces or simply exposed on racks or on the ground. For similar examples. And more information, see"ART OF AFRICA" by Kerchache et al. Biebuyck, D. Lega Culture: Art, Initiation, and Moral Philosophy among a Centr
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Lega Storyteller Figure Male Congo Africa
Title, Lega Storyteller Figure Male Congo Africa, Type of Object, Carving. Figure, Statue, Sculpture, Country of Origin, Democractic Republic of Congo, People, Lega, Materials, Wood, Approximate Age, 20th century, Dimensions, 10 inches x 3 Inches, Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, minor scuffs and chips, A storyteller figure from the Lega of the Democractic Republic of Congo. The Lega people live near the northern end ... moreof Lake Tanganyika on the banks of the Lualaba River and are also known as the Warega. Living in small village groups they have no centralized authority but govern themselves through a communal association known as"Bwami. This association is composed of male and female members who strive to achieve advancement in the various ranks of Bwami. For the Lega the ultimate goal is to reach the uppermost level of"Bwami" when one would become a"Kindi. one who exercises moral influence within society. The complex system of instruction, initiation and advancement in Bwami uses masks and figures to document the various levels of Bwami and to serve as badges validating the initiateâs knowledge of the secrets of Bwami and of their rank. Initiates earn the privilege to wear and display masks which might be worn on their arms or faces or simply exposed on racks or on the ground. For similar examples. And more information, see"ART OF AFRICA" by Kerchache et al. Biebuyck, D. Lega Culture: Art, Initiation, and Moral Philosophy among a Central African People. 1973; ART OF THE LEGA, by Cameron, E. 2001. 93492* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Dir
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Lega Small Mask Passport Mask DR Congo Africa SALE WAS $49.00
Title, Lega Small Mask Passport DR Congo Africa, Type of Object, Passport Mask, Country of Origin, Congo, People, Lega, Materials, Wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, 20th Century, Dimensions, 6.75 inches H. x 5 inches W. Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, chips on chin. Scratches on forehead, Additional Information: A Lega passport mask with face painted in white. The Lega people live near the northern end of Lake Tanganyika ... moreon the banks of the Lualaba River in the DR Congo. They are also known as the Warega. Living in small village groups. They have no centralized authority, but govern themselves through a communal association known as"Bwami. This association is composed of male and female members, who strive to advance up through the various ranks of Bwami, a long process which involves challenges as well as proof of knowledge. The ultimate goal for the initiate is to reach the highest level. And become a"Kindi, a position of power, prestige and influence with the village. It is during the various Bwami ceremonies that the charming and popular heart-faced masks are used. The masks are transported in baskets from village to village by high-ranking elders. Lega masks are usually carved in a distinctive style, with a heart-shaped, concave face, slightly protruding forehead, narrow nose, slit eyes and a slightly open mouth, often with a rather surprised and charming expression. The surfaces of the masks are rubbed with kaolin/pembe each time they are used, and thus acquire their striking white appearance. Though fairly common, Lega masks continue to be incredibly popular with collectors.
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A FINE INTRICATE WOVEN SHIELD FROM THE LEGA PEOPLE OF THE CONGO-metal stand
This is a neat natural fibre shield from the Lega people of the Congo. In very good condition. Miniature form. Woven with fibre on the front and handle at the back. A protruding nodule at the centre. The patina is slightly encrusted. A custom mount is included which cost £35. In good condition. We guarantee that this item has been tribally used. Therefore is an investment piece. Height 40 cm. Please note that the shield was incorrectly photographed backwards on the stand and actually fits neatly and seamlessly the other way around Please view our other tribal auctions on www.ebay.co.uk using the ``view sellers other items `` button. As we calculate postage before packaging there may be a slight discrepancy in postage paid. If on receiving your item the overpaid postage is over the £2 packaging fee, please contact us and we will ... morehappily refund the difference as we have no interest in making a profit on postage costs. In many cases we underestimate postage to the buyers advantage. For all items ending over £80 we will add a tribally used object as a gift. The quality of which depends on the price of the auction item. We normally can post items within 3 days of payment and will always try to be as quick as possible. But if we have a busy week, the item is quite large or we are travelling it can take longer. Please contact us if you are needing an update. We only sell items that have been used in traditional tribal life and practice and have been dealing in African tribal art for over 15 years. Please get in touch if you have any problems or customer service needs and we will try our best to solve any issues or requests. Good luck in your bidding and thanks for visiting Tribalspace.
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a Very Fine old Lega Bwami society Male Sculpture, African Art
Fine Lega Male sculpture from Zaire/ Congo. Central Africa. Carved wood with abstract form and armless torso. Traditional concave"archaic" style face. Very deep patina from handling. In good condition with undeniable age and masterful carving. a Treasure of African Art. Ex- Texas Collection. Full provenance to buyer. 11 3/4 inches on base.
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Lega Passport Mask Bwami Society Congo Africa SALE WAS $45.00
Title, Lega Passport Mask Bwami Society DR Congo African, Type of Object, Passport Mask, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Lega, Materials, Wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, 20th Century, Dimensions, 7.5 inches H. x 3.5 inches W. Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, water stains. Scrapes, Additional Information: The Lega people live near the northern end of Lake Tanganyika on the banks of the Lualaba River in the DR Congo. They are also known as the Warega. Living in small village groups. They have no centralized authority, but govern themselves through a communal association known as"Bwami. This association is composed of male and female members, who strive to advance up through the various ranks of Bwami, a long process which involves challenges as well as proof of knowledge. The ultimate goal for the initiate is to reach the highest ... morelevel. And become a"Kindi, a position of power, prestige and influence with the village. It is during the various Bwami ceremonies that the charming and popular heart-faced masks are used. The masks are transported in baskets from village to village by high-ranking elders. Lega masks are usually carved in a distinctive style, with a heart-shaped, concave face, slightly protruding forehead, narrow nose, slit eyes and a slightly open mouth, often with a rather surprised and charming expression. The surfaces of the masks are rubbed with kaolin/pembe each time they are used, and thus acquire their striking white appearance. Though fairly common, Lega masks continue to be incredibly popular with collectors. The social and political life of the Lega(also known as the Warega) is regulated by the Bwami society. To which both men and women belong. There are seven levels for men, four levels for women. Masks were used for initiation to one of the first two levels of the Bwami society. The white sections were repainted with Pembe each time they were danced. The mask was worn by the initiate and also displayed on a fence. Small masks like this were used as badges or insignia of i
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x7 2.25" VINTAGE CARVED AFRICAN BONE LEGA TOOTH CONGO FACE FETISH PENDANT BEADS
Free shipping in the lower 48 US states. See below for all other shipping destinations. I will combine items to give you the lowest possible price. Dear eBay: DOMESTIC CATTLE BONE. Seven large 2.25" vintage carved bone pendants. Made of domestic cattle bone, in the shape of teeth or claws, five of them have a matching ringed design with a human face, and two others that were obviously made and worn together with the others, are of a different design, essentially just looking like a large curved claw. Great brownish patina, staining, discoloration, etc. Items guaranteed to be as described. Any damage or wear will be noted in the description. Please feel free to ask any questions you may have prior to bidding. Free shipping in the lower 48 US states will be free. Alaska and Hawaii will be actual cost, anywhere out of the US will be actual ... moreshipping cost only, to be calculated by package size/ location after auction end. Typically I only ship once a week, so please be patient. Returns only accepted in the circumstance of misrepresented items.
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POWERFUL LEGA FIGURE
Powerful Lega Figure Form Lega 38cm Any questions feel free to get in touch Michael
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# LEGA # EPNS unique design mini teaspoon. Gold hue. Islander design to handle
Maori/ Islander design to handle teaspoon Rarely seen quality item Hallmark to back reads L EGA EPNS Appear to be Early 80's In excellent condition- Check pics for detail and feel free to contact seller for further information or assistance Please closely at pictures- this is the item you recieve- As Is. Seller aims to describe and photograph each item carefully so buyers are happy with items they purchase. Your positive feedback is important to mumadmels All enquiries welcome HAPPY EBAYING! Other details. Payment is via PayPal. FREE AUSTRALIA WIDE POST! If buying multiple items the above payment time is negotiable. Items are sent within 3 working days after payment& are delivered within 1 to 6 business days. Free Australia wide post! Overseas postage is calculated on location. SELLER DOES NOT POST TO UK(UNITING KINGDOM) Item comes ... moreas described and as shown in photographs in item. Please email seller anytime for more info if needed. Sellers goal is to describe items accurately and with as much detail as possible. Defects are highlighted to ensure every buyer is 100% happy. No dents or damage to structure Minor thinning and light pitting of silver plate in minor area's(see pics) Check pics for detail and feel free to contact seller for further information or assistance Please look closely at pictures- this is the item you recieve Seller aims to describe and photograph each item carefully so buyers are happy with items they purchase. Your positive feedback is important to mumadmels All enquiries welcome HAPPY EBAYING! Other details. Payment is via PayPal. PayPal Australia Merchant account, money order, bank cheque or bank deposit(some exceptions apply) FREE AUSTRALIA WIDE POST! Postage insurance is available for additional $3. Please request an invoice at time of purchase specifying you would like insurance added to product cost. If buying multiple items the above payment time is negotiable. Items are sent within 3 working days after payment& are delivered within 1 to 6 business days. O
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Fala Lega Argentata Vintage Silverplate
Vintage Fala Lega Argentata silverplate bowl In good condition Beautiful Great for display 7" diameter
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LARGE LEGA BWAMI SOCIETY FIGURE - ARTENEGRO Gallery with African Tribal Arts
LARGE LEGA BWAMI FIGURE Ethnic group: Lega Country of origin: D.R. Congo Material: Wood. Pigment, feathers Approximate age: Mid 20th Century Dimensions: 68 cm FREE INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING! BID WITH CONFIDENCE: 100% POSITIVE FEEDBACK Please feel free to contact me with any questions or comments and make sure to see my other African art objects. Thank you for looking. David ARTENEGRO Gallery with African Tribal Arts London
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