Bembe Alunga Secret Association Mask, Democratic Republic of Congo #52 "Let Them Eat Cake" Big Stack Pancakes Ornament not Emerald

not Emerald

the Dan believe

Jade Nephrite Medicine Gourd Pendant with Guardian Animal figure in rare naturally occurring stripe layered with four different vibrant tones of rich green hues

Shoulder : 18"

Each polyp builds up a limestone case around itself

Bembe Alunga Secret Association Mask, Democratic Republic of Congo #52 "Let Them Eat Cake" Big Stack Pancakes Ornament not EmeraldBembe Alunga Secret Association Mask, Democratic Republic of Congo #52 "Ecwabuka ya Alunga" (the Head of Alunga) or "Echwaboka" Mask (PP Gossiaux) This Ibulu lya 'Alunga (Head of the Alunga) Mask was used during the tribal ritual of the Male Society Alunga, exercising social control over the Clan, and responsible for the public dances and ceremonies preceding the Hunt. Evocation of a Forest Spirit, this Mask was kept in Sacred Areas, and it was during