African Mask African Lega Idumu Tribal Face Mask Wood Hand Carved Wall Hanging Art-6538

33.4/18.5 CM
This tribal art mask hails from Belgian Africa and is fashioned in the shape of a heart. Its design adheres to the most typical aesthetic standards of the Lega tribe, with concave arches serving as houses for its bulging eyeballs and pupils that have been horizontally etched. The mask bears white clay residue that has hardened into crusty encrustations. Within the Bwami, a society for learning that is divided into various levels, the possession of this African Lega mask denoted the holder's rank or status.