Keeping Order Handcrafted Congo Zaire Wood Mask Wahyu Sulistiani two triangles host triangular gems

two triangles host triangular gems of faceted garnet

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

The extraordinary design of these earrings by Nyoman Rena masters silversmith techniques to achieve a detailed interpretation of these charming creatures

Rising like wispy clouds

Keeping Order Handcrafted Congo Zaire Wood Mask Wahyu Sulistiani two triangles host triangular gemsThis 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