Lega People Bwami Society Rank Mask

Title

Lega People Bwami Society Rank Mask

Subject

Lega (Warega) People

Description

This mask is used to denote the rank of the owner in Bwani society. The Lega (Warega) people live in a community that governs itself and has various levels of ranking. The mask is made of carved wood with a variegated brown patina and white kaolin.

Source

The Republic of Zaire

Files

Lega People Bwami Society Rank Mask.JPG

Citation

“Lega People Bwami Society Rank Mask,” Virtual AARLCC, accessed April 26, 2024, https://browardcountylibrary.omeka.net/items/show/46.