AR_0004_03_Bongo Mask

Title: AR_0004_03_Bongo Mask
Description: The Kuba kingdom was founded in the 16th century by the Bushoog who are still ruled by a king today. More than twenty tyoes if tribal masks are used among the Kiba or "people of lightning", with meaning and functions that vary from group to group. Ritual ceremonies were an opportunity to display decorative arts and masks to honor the spirit of the deceased or to honor the king.

Three types of masks related to Kiba mythological history have been associated with dances that take place in the royal compound, on the occasion of funerals, enthronements, or for circumcisions: the first/ known as Moshambwooy, represents Woot, the founder of the Bushoong sub-tribe, the culture hero.
Identifier: 03
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Publisher: Elona M. Jones
Medium: Wood