The wood and fiber Bwami mask combines the strength and sensitivity of the jewels of Laga art. The mask is oval in shape and displays all the typical features of the Lega style. It is carved from very light-colored and lightweight wood. Miniscule slit eyes flank the long, narrow black nose and the small open mouth. The face portion is depicted with white coloring with kaolin clay in the shape of a heart. The edge of the white heart-shaped face is marked by a continuous goroove. The outer edge of the mask, including the forehead and the top of the head , are dyed a contrasting blackish brown. A 'beard' made of aged bast fibers, which is already brittle, is attached to the edges surrounding the face. Inside of the mask on the reverse is also dyed brown.
