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Lega Lukwakongo Bwami Miniature Mask, Democratic Republic of Congo, #169 PROVENANCELega Lukwakongo Bwami Miniature Mask, Democratic Republic of Congo, #169 PROVENANCE Mid 20th century Measurements: 15. 58. 53 cm Condition: Good Lega Lukwakongo Bwami Miniature Mask, Democratic Republic of Congo Small Miniature Lega Masks are called Lukwakongo, and were worn on the arm, carried in the hand, attached to a hat, or grouped with similar Masks in an array. The Lukwakongo are never worn on the face, but they are rather attached to the arm
- Lega Lukwakongo Bwami Miniature Mask, Democratic Republic of Congo, #169 PROVENANCE
- Mid 20th century
- Measurements: 15.5×8.5×3 cm
- Condition: Good
- Lega Lukwakongo Bwami Miniature Mask, Democratic Republic of Congo
Small/ Miniature Lega Masks are called Lukwakongo, and were worn on the arm, carried in the hand, attached to a hat, or grouped with similar Masks in an array. - The Lukwakongo are never worn on the face, but they are rather attached to the arm or exhibited on a fence, during the Bwami Society/ Association meetings.
- Usually, these Miniature Masks, known under the name of Lukwakongo, have a heart-shaped face, framed by a line formed by the nose, the eyebrows, and the cheeks. The face is whitened with Kaolin Clay, whereas the forehead and the borders have a typical brown patina. The holes all along the lower border of this African mask originally held a beard made of liana fibers.
- The complex system of Instruction, Initiation, and Advancement for both Men and Women in the Bwami Society uses Masks and Figures to document the various levels of Bwami, and to serve as Badges validating the Initiate's knowledge of the Secrets of Bwami and of their Rank. Through time, Bwami Initiates earn the privilege to wear and display Masks that might be worn on their arms or faces, or simply exposed on racks or on the ground indicating their Rank before other Bwami Society Members.
- For the Lega, the ultimate goal is to reach the uppermost level of Bwami where one would be recognized as a Kindi, a Leader, and also a Moral and Social Authority to be honored with the right to wear or carry certain Masks. The Bwami Association organized the Social Structure and ensured the Stability of the Lega Community.
The Lega are a Bantu forest people of Central Africa, established mainly in the east of the Congo DRC, east of the Lwalaba River (the Congo River), up to the altitude in the Mitumba Mountains, in the provinces of South Kivu and Maniema.
Origin: Democratic Republic of Congo. DRC (ex Belgian Congo, ex Zaïre).
Material: Wood
Dimensions: About 6 inches high
Condition: It has age and marks of much wear and usage.
Date/Period: Second half of 20th century.
Base included. - Provenance: French Collection, Professor of Plastic Arts, Mr Limousin
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Size: 4-Tier (10.43"x14.17"x45.67")
You definitely need to pay attention to the instructions when building because it’s very easy to build this incorrectly. The numbers on the instructions are small so please pay attention. Other than that the bookshelf is sturdy, lightweight, and holds so many books.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2026
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Nice bookshelf
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Nice bookshelf
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Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Highly satisfied
Size: 4-Tier (10.43"x14.17"x45.67")
This item is good fit in a small space and is really cute.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2026
★★★★★ 3
Leans
Size: 5-Tier (10.43"x14.17"x57.48")
this serves a purpose, is inexpensive, easy to assemble, lightweight but after awhile it leans over and you can't do anything about it.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2024
★★★★★ 5
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Size: 5-Tier (10.43"x14.17"x57.48")
Love it! Easy to ensemble
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