Punu Mukudj Mask, Gabon #131 Yamantaka the Hamsa is known as

the Hamsa is known as ‘The Hand of Fatima’

Tiger's Eye Buddha Face Pendant

was dying from poison

On another occasion a masked dance was staged to welcome me (and my gifts) to the village

the left over glass in the seams of the mold was removed by hand finishing

Punu Mukudj Mask, Gabon #131 Yamantaka the Hamsa is known asPunu Mukudj Mask, Gabon #131 Punu Mukudj Masks represent an Idealized Female Ancestor. Referring to a Young Woman's Spirit, the white face, covered with kaolin, symbolized Reincarnation. Such masks were worn by virtuosic male performers of a stilt dance called "Mukudj," which involved towering impressively while executing complex choreography and astonishing feats of acrobatics. Kaolin Clay taken from riverbeds, which was associated with Healing and