Pende Mbuya Mask, Democratic Republic of Congo #3 sterling silver Aquarius pendant The last Initiation Rite took

The last Initiation Rite took place about two years ago at Yakusu

Later in the gospel there is an account of John's death

Young women of a Marriageable Age might adorn their waists with these stunning multi-strand creations to enhance their natural beauty and to draw a potential suitor's eye and attention

which is the War Gle named after the sound of a gunshot

Pende Mbuya Mask, Democratic Republic of Congo #3 sterling silver Aquarius pendant The last Initiation Rite tookPende Mbuya Mask, Democratic Republic of Congo #3 A Pende Mask, Mbuya. Democratic Republic of Congo, Early to Mid 20th Century. Wood, blackened on front, with white Kaolin Clay pigments in the grooves on forehead, around eyes, and ears. Woven raffia collar and large headdress attached at top. In very good condition, appropriate for age, medium, and origin. Mbuya Masks are danced in Village Theatrical Performances that use parody and drama to explore