Alunga figuur van de Bembe uit de Democratische Republiek Congo yak butter Tradebeads necklaces are a traditional

Tradebeads necklaces are a traditional form of jewelry that originates from the long history of trade and craft in West Africa

This authentic Hampatong statue is a beautiful example of the traditional woodcarving art of the Dayak tribes of Borneo

women and mothers in the broad sense are also honored during the ceremony for their powerful role in the community

the jars were used for collecting milk during yak milking or for churning butter

Alunga figuur van de Bembe uit de Democratische Republiek Congo yak butter Tradebeads necklaces are a traditionalDimensions: 47. 5 x 19 x 18 cm. This figure belongs to the Alunga tradition of the Bembe, a population group from Congo. The Alunga society plays an important role in the spiritual and social structure of the community. It is an exclusive community within the Bembe, where only initiates have access. The rituals and spiritual knowledge are kept secret from outsiders. Statues like these are used in rituals to invoke magical powers, provide protection