Lega Sorcerer Congolese wood mask Mae Tao Clinic Lightweight Vest lined with Thermal

Lightweight Vest lined with Thermal Fleece inside

The artisans create intricate bead work on hand looms where they stitch beads onto thin threads creating beautiful patterns

Wayan Rendah crafts this abstract piece by hand using suar wood

which he crafts from a car’s ball bearings

Lega Sorcerer Congolese wood mask Mae Tao Clinic Lightweight Vest lined with ThermalAn 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.