This Lega Mask from the Democratic Republic of the Congo is a symbol of ancestral connection and cultural continuity. With its narrow eyes, attached raphia, and serene expression, the Lega Mask embodies the wisdom of generations past. Used in initiation ceremonies and communal rituals, these masks serve as connections to the spiritual realm and are passed from one generation of initiates to the next, symbolizing the legacy of the Lega people. Renowned for their knowledge of symbolic language and social organization, the Lega traditions and artworks are widely celebrated.