Lega Bwami Mask, Democratic Republic of Congo #9 fertility symbol Jade has always had a

Jade has always had a very special significance in Asia

metal and metal plates

While Jadeite's structure is an arrangement of grainy crystals

5 1/4" x 4 1/4"

Bead Size 11mm to 14mm

Lega Bwami Mask, Democratic Republic of Congo #9 fertility symbol Jade has always had aLega Bwami Mask, Democratic Republic of Congo #9 Bwami Masks and Figures are symbols of the owner's rank within the Bwami Society. The objects represent Moral or Social Values, and are used during Initiation Rites. The Bwami works of art are often associated with proverbs, and these proverbs in conjunction with dance, poetry and song give wisdom to Members of the Society. Beauty, Knowledge and Power are intertwined with Bwami Society objects. Some