Yaka Mask, Congo there is a Syncretization of the Anima Sola with the Eshu Alleguana. The Eshus are the Divine Messengers if one twin dies

if one twin dies

African Traders would pass through cities on Historic Trade Routes

25" Diameter

ISBN-10: 3886092518

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Yaka Mask, Congo there is a Syncretization of the Anima Sola with the Eshu Alleguana. The Eshus are the Divine Messengers if one twin diesYaka Handheld Mask, Congo Stylistic Handheld Mask of the Yaka tribe, Africa, Congo. The Mask was held high during Initiation Rituals, so it towered above the onlookers Initiates. This Initiate's Mask has an upturned nose, a characteristic of Yaka artistic taste. The use of pigments, vegetal fibers and the spectacular spikes on top of the head creates an overall feeling of mystery. There is a nice white kaolin clay layer on the face with some Tukula