Early 20th Century Yaka Initiation Mask, D. R. Congo. Books - Nature 'The Lives Of The Most

'The Lives Of The Most Eminent English Poets With Critical Observations On Their Works' by Samuel Johnson

The volume has finely decorated pictorial boards with gilt detailing throughout

Weight: 84 grams

surrounded by bystanders and children rushing to see the show

The volume is three quarter bound in blue calf leather with blue cloth boards

Early 20th Century Yaka Initiation Mask, D. R. Congo. Books - Nature 'The Lives Of The MostAn early 20th century Yaka initiation mask from the Dominican Republic of Congo. The most important event in the Yaka ceremonial cycle is the initiation of young boys into adulthood. To mark the end of the educational period, festivities are held in which the initiates perform with newly carved masks. It showcases the most startling masks and the most spectacular dances. During its performance the mask was held by a handle hidden behind the raffia