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Lot 84
Lega Mask, Democratic Republic of the Congo
21 November – 5 December 2024, 12:00 PST
Online, Los AngelesUS$5,000 - US$7,000
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Lega Mask, Democratic Republic of the Congo
muminia or idumu
Wood with polished brown patina and kaolin highlights
Height 9 1/2in (24cm)
Provenance
Belgian Private Collection
Pierre Dartevelle (1940-2022), Brussels
Thence by descent
This broad, almost rectangular mask with rounded forehead and chin is highlighted around the perimeter, nose and mouth with two rows of pin-sized holes; the eyes, nose and ears are carved in high relief while the open mouth has a stitch-like pattern; kaolin highlights remain around the eyes.
Wood with polished brown patina and kaolin highlights
Height 9 1/2in (24cm)
Provenance
Belgian Private Collection
Pierre Dartevelle (1940-2022), Brussels
Thence by descent
This broad, almost rectangular mask with rounded forehead and chin is highlighted around the perimeter, nose and mouth with two rows of pin-sized holes; the eyes, nose and ears are carved in high relief while the open mouth has a stitch-like pattern; kaolin highlights remain around the eyes.














