Lega Sorcerer Congolese wood mask _artisan--novica-artisan-6349 She paints the blue

She paints the blue

Both are hand-carved from native sese wood and painted in shades of green

Made with a soft cotton blend in a burnout fabric that looks and feels like your favorite pullover that you've worn to perfection

Desi Antari designed this set

Lega Sorcerer Congolese wood mask _artisan--novica-artisan-6349 She paints the blueAn African mask of mystical allure, it is traditionally worn by the Lega sorcerer from Congo Kinshasa (formerly Zaire). According to Lega customs, the sorcerer wears this mask with the sole purpose of healing, consulting the oracle or for initiation rites. Salihu Ibrahim carves the image by hand in an oval, with a concave heart shaped face. He paints the piece an off white shade, and treats it to appear like an antique piece. materials: Sese wood 11.