Lega Lukwakongo Mask, Democratic Republic of Congo holiday ornament the folk theatre dance form

the folk theatre dance form of Maharashtra- the Tamasha performances- always begins with Ganesha

Fine Jade Medicine Bottle Gourd Pendant representing Protection Against Disease and to Ward off Evil Spirits

Piedad de Concepción Ávila Retablo # 15

Holy Child of Atocha 2

Lega Lukwakongo Mask, Democratic Republic of Congo holiday ornament the folk theatre dance formLega Lukwakongo Mask, Democratic Republic of Congo Superb Lega Lukwakongo Mask Nice little mask, visibly old, very expressive despite its absence of a mouth, a relatively rare characteristic. Lukwakongo maskettes are small and light wooden masks belonging to high ranking members of the Bwami (rank Yananio). This type of mask was used in the cult of the Bwami, a level society whose rites were reserved for the initiates. This association organized the