Bembe Alunga Secret Association Mask, Democratic Republic of Congo #52 "Let Them Eat Cake" Big Stack Pancakes Ornament 5" x 3" x 2

5" x 3" x 2 1/4"

the Dan believe

In The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali

and full lips parted to reveal 2 rows of sharp

Material is white brass or white copper

Bembe Alunga Secret Association Mask, Democratic Republic of Congo #52 "Let Them Eat Cake" Big Stack Pancakes Ornament 5" x 3" x 2Bembe 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