CONGOLESE BWAMI LEGA "LEKWAKONGO" MASK. Lega mask, specifically a "Lekwakongo" mask, used in the Bwami society of the Lega people in the Democratic Republic of Congo. These wooden masks are adorned with kaolin clay, raffia, or other materials, play a significant role in the initiation and progression rituals within the Bwami society. They are not considered portraits of individuals but rather representations of abstract ideas and moral principles. - height: 17 inches (excluding raffia). Estimate $200-250
