Early 20th Century Yaka Initiation Mask, D. R. Congo. Books - Nature while the Rosa Hovey Housing

while the Rosa Hovey Housing Trust and scholarship at Somerville College honour her name

the latin translation of which is 'About Life Force'

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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 while the Rosa Hovey HousingAn 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