Product Description

The Andakara Dance Neckpiece is known in western literature as Karahut due to a linguistic misunderstanding, these represent an eternal masalai spirit handed down from and elder to a spiritual acolyte. The acolyte will make a new receptacle (andakara) and receive the spirit in ceremony.  The Andakara is a spirit of great power and leadership among spirits.  To “know” one is of much siginificance.

They are worn around the neck during ceremonies and dances either to the front or on the back. During special moments the dancer will sometimes clench it in his teeth to make himself look more fearsome. They are made of woven bush twine and decorated with shells, pig tusks, and paint.

This nicely painted Andakara is roughly 11 inches tall and comes with a custom stand

Priced at $175 plus $15 shipping costs within the US (Please see below for my guarantee regarding shipping cost.)

 Total cost will be $190

IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT SHIPPING COSTS: None of us like it but shipping has gotten very pricey and changes regularly. I have no interest in making money on shipping costs. You can order with confidence. I absolutely guarantee you if I can ship your purchase for less than the quoted price, I will immediately refund the difference. If it costs more than the quoted price I will honor the original quote.

*If I am shipping to you outside the US, please contact me for shipping costs. I will get back to you with a total.