Lega Sorcerer Congolese wood mask _artisan--novica-artisan-11800 using locally-sourced

using locally-sourced

totaling one carat altogether

Embroidered by the skilled artisans of Community Friendly Movement in Noida

giving it the shape of a duck

Gianluca Anzani designs earrings of singular elegance

Lega Sorcerer Congolese wood mask _artisan--novica-artisan-11800 using locally-sourcedAn 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.