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A Lega mask, Democratic Republic of Congo. Lega masks are not…
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Auckland
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17-May-2021
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A Lega mask, Democratic Republic of Congo. Lega masks are not often worn on the face, they are adorned on different parts of the body or hung for display. A minimalistic mask carved from wood. The face is a rectangular shape with the widest point at the brow ridge. The eyes are small pierced holes and the nose is a thin peak that runs down the mask's face. Plant fibred emerge out of the square hole mouth, they are knotted at the chin. There are remnants of a white pigment. Height 50 cm, width 16 cm, depth 5.5 cm
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Tribal: African