Keeping Order Handcrafted Congo Zaire Wood Mask Wahyu Sulistiani Butterfly clasps securely close the

Butterfly clasps securely close the pretty post earrings

The main black body and strap are woven on a pedal loom

two triangles host triangular gems of faceted garnet

Please note: this item is for decorative purposes only

the artisan crafted sterling silver necklace features a diminutive chain at the clasp adorned with a white pearl and glass beads

Keeping Order Handcrafted Congo Zaire Wood Mask Wahyu Sulistiani Butterfly clasps securely close theThis highly stylized mask represents a personage who wears a turban. Richly adorned with aluminum repouss, its colors are red and black. 'This mask is worn by the selected few in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Its purpose is for maintaining order in the community,' artisan Robert Nortey explains. 'These masks are meant for use on ritual or political occasions to arbitrate conflicts and punish wrongdoers.' materials: Sese wood and aluminum 18 in. H