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they chipped their teeth to make them appear sharper and more ferocious
16 1/2" tall x 9 1/2" wide
and to allay the wrath of the King
Materials: Wood
Like many potent symbols in Africa
Lega Idumu Mask, DR Congo #295 Buddha Bamboo Beaded Curtain they chipped their teeth toLega Idumu Mask, DR Congo #295 Idimu Mask. It is used during Initiations to both Yananyo and Kindi. Yananio and Kindi initiates take part in Dance Performances (Kamondo) which preceded the Initiation Ceremonies of a male candidate to Yananio Grade of the Bwami Society. Wood with blackened glossy patina, traces of pigment (kaolin), raffia. Measurements: 24209 cm Condition: Slight gaps around the mouth, very slight cracks of desiccation (almost
