Lega Bwami Society Mask CongoThe Lega people, also known as Warega, reside near Lake Tanganyika in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Governed by a communal association called \"Bwami,\" they lack centralized authority. The Bwami system involves a hierarchical structure, with members progressing through ranks, symbolized by carved wooden masks. Lega masks, featuring elongated faces with geometric patterns, hold cultural and spiritual significance. Used in ceremonies like initiations, funerals, and celebrations, the masks are believed to connect the living with ancestors. The ultimate Bwami goal is to attain \"Kindi\" status, representing moral influence. Initiation involves challenges, and those progressing wear or display masks as badges of rank and knowledge. Height (In)11.0 Width (In) 6.0 Depth(In) 3.5 149012 Lega Bwami Society Mask Congo
The Lega people, also known as Warega, reside near Lake Tanganyika in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Governed by a communal association called \"Bwami,\" they lack centralized authority. The Bwami system involves a hierarchical structure, with members progressing through ranks, symbolized by carved wooden masks. Lega masks, featuring elongated faces with geometric patterns, hold cultural and spiritual significance. Uséd in ceremonies like initiations, funerals, and celebrations, the masks are believed to connect the living with ancestors. The ultimate Bwami goal is to attain \"Kindi\" status, representing moral influence. Initiation involves challenges, and those progressing wear or display masks as badges of rank and knowledge.
Height (In)11.0
Width (In) 6.0
Depth(In) 3.5
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