Lega Lukwakongo Bwami Miniature Mask, Democratic Republic of Congo #47 Learning Jainism is based on the

Jainism is based on the principle of Ahimsa

and strength

it is said that the demon Māra didn't send his three daughters to tempt but instead they came willingly after Māra's set back in his endeavor to eliminate the Buddha's quest for enlightenment

ranging from dense white in color through tones of yellow

2 3/8” wide

Lega Lukwakongo Bwami Miniature Mask, Democratic Republic of Congo #47 Learning Jainism is based on theLega Lukwakongo Bwami Miniature Mask, Democratic Republic of Congo #47 Small Miniature Lega Masks are called Lukwakongo, and were worn on the arm, carried in the hand, attached to a hat, or grouped with similar Masks in an array. The Lukwakongo are never worn on the face, but they are rather attached to the arm or exhibited on a fence, during the Bwami Society Association meetings. Usually, these Miniature Masks, known under the name of Lukwakongo,