Lega Lukwakongo Bwami Miniature Mask, Democratic Republic of Congo, #169 PROVENANCE moonstone 10mm rounds strand some pieces can be older

some pieces can be older than 500 years

It is regarded as a Symbol of Great Fortune

and intercessory prayers

the Hamsa is known as ‘The Hand of Fatima’

dancers or fine arts performers

Lega Lukwakongo Bwami Miniature Mask, Democratic Republic of Congo, #169 PROVENANCE moonstone 10mm rounds strand some pieces can be olderLega Lukwakongo Bwami Miniature Mask, Democratic Republic of Congo, #169 PROVENANCE Mid 20th century Measurements: 15. 58. 53 cm Condition: Good Lega Lukwakongo Bwami Miniature Mask, Democratic Republic of Congo Small Miniature Lega Masks are called Lukwakongo, and were worn on the arm, carried in the hand, attached to a hat, or grouped with similar Masks in an array. The Lukwakongo are never worn on the face, but they are rather attached to the arm