The figure below has been vetted as authentic, with signs of use and age.
Figure 14 6" high $600 |
Despite their appearance, we believe the posts and figures below were made to be sold.
  Post 1 52.5" high $700 |
  Post 4 37" high $400 |
Post 5 31.5" high $400 |
Figure 6 35" high $500 |
Figure 13 25.5" high $500 |
Head Object 17 16.5" high $800 |
  Figure 8 16.5" high $500 |
 
Figure 12 34.5" high $500 |
Head Object 16 16.25" high $300 |
Photographs © Hamill Gallery
Lega masks were used in instruction and initiation ceremonies into the
five progressive levels of Bwami, the association that Lega men rise through
with lifelong learning and deeds. Very little is known about the posts and
figures. We do not know how, or if, they were used. Some, especially Posts
1 and 4, may not even be Lega.
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