"This mask is typically used in the context of initiation and other important ceremonies, such as funerals and celebrations. They are believed to embody spiritual forces and serve as a means of communication between the living and the ancestors, used by the Lega people of the Democratic Republic of Congo. This mask is typically carved from wood and features elongated faces with a central ridge and a small mouth. These masks are typically used in initiation and other important ceremonies, such as funerals and celebrations.
Lega masks are highly valued by collectors and art enthusiasts around the world for their intricate craftsmanship and symbolic significance."
