CONGOLESE LEGA PEOPLE LEGA LUKWAKONGO MASK. Lega turtle shell mask from the Congo/Zaire region known as "lukwakongo;" they are significant in the Bwami society of the Lega people. The masks are made from various materials and are often adorned with raffia, beads, and other embellishments. They are used in initiation ceremonies and other important rituals, representing ancestral spirits and conveying moral and social values. The mask features a face-like design with geometric shapes for eyes, nose, and mouth, surrounded by a raffia beard and hair decorated with colorful buttons. - Height: 18 inches. Estimate $120-160
