Description

DR Congo, Lega mask

Oval, slightly convex mask with perforations around the edge. Coffee bean-shaped eye openings, with an oval/slit mouth below.

Surface with light brown patina and visible kaolin residues (whitish crusts/deposits).

Publication and exhibition

o AFRICAN ART Robert Lewitzki Collection, Celle, exhibition at the Bomann Museum, Celle (Schloss - Gotische Halle, july 10th - august 31st 2012) page 22

Provenance

o Robert Lewitzki Collection