Miniature mask Lukungu
Lega · Democratic Republic of the Congo
Reference: MRF-4
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- Height
- 5 cm
- Material
- Ivory
These miniature masks, due to their great magical strength, can only be used during initiation rites at the different degrees of Kindi, society of the highest…
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Full original description
These miniature masks, due to their great magical strength, can only be used during initiation rites at the different degrees of Kindi, society of the highest rank of the LegaThis small head has two well-sealed holes in which the magic charge has been introduced.
Further technical information
- Width
- 3 cm
- Attributed period
- First third of the century XX
Details transcribed from the original catalogue; they are not a recent physical inspection.
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Democratic Republic of the Congo. The country associated with the catalog is shown, not the current location of the piece.
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