Lega. Maskette (Lukungu), late 19th or early 20th century. Ivory, 7 3/4 x 3 1/2 x 1 3/4 in. (19.7 x 9.2 x 4.5 cm). Gift of Arturo and Paul Peralta-Ramos, 56.6.60. Creative Commons-BY.

Maskette (Lukungu)

late 19th or early 20th century

Lega

Arts of Africa

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Lega
Classification: (not assigned)
Formatted Medium: Ivory
Medium: ivory
Locations: Place made: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Dimensions: 7 3/4 x 3 1/2 x 1 3/4 in. (19.7 x 9.2 x 4.5 cm)
Departments: Arts of Africa
Accession Number: 56.6.60
Credit Line: Gift of Arturo and Paul Peralta-Ramos

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