Lega Lukwakongo Bwami Miniature 6" Mask, Democratic Republic of Congo: #65 Female Figure and were worn on the

and were worn on the arm

19th Century Mexican Antique Retablo depicting Santa Rita de Cascia

Hadj Beads have crossed many borders

This color is sometimes called "Actual Chalcedony" but the name can be slightly confusing

Lega Lukwakongo Bwami Miniature 6" Mask, Democratic Republic of Congo: #65 Female Figure and were worn on theLega Lukwakongo Bwami Mask, Democratic Republic of Congo #65 Beautiful small very light wooden mask Heart shaped face highlighted by kaolin. 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 initiatesThis association organized the social structure and ensured the stability of the Lega