Lega Bwami Idumu Mask, DR Congo #134 Marcus Garvey Rose Quartz Ball Chain Necklace

Rose Quartz Ball Chain Necklace

The "strong hand" is representative of the Hamsa which rooted its relevance in the Community then

and physical demonstrations of affection that involve embracing

Ex Votos were commissioned paintings on a small scale and were most often created with oil paint on zinc roofing tin

The Headdress has a well handled and weathered surface suggesting field use and wear

Lega Bwami Idumu Mask, DR Congo #134 Marcus Garvey Rose Quartz Ball Chain NecklaceLega Bwami Idumu Mask, DR Congo #134 Within the Lga, the Bwami society is opened to men and women, organized social and political life. There were up to seven levels of Initiation, each associated with Emblems. Following their exodus from Uganda during the 16th century, the Lega settled on the west bank of the Lualaba River, DRC. Also called Warega, these individuals live in villages autonomously surrounded by palisades, usually on top of hills. The