Congolese Suku Mask Size:23in X 23in X 10in these textiles were used in

these textiles were used in ceremonial contexts

central themes in Baga culture

It features an antelope with geometric patterns painted throughout

reflecting the spiritual and societal values of the Bamana culture

Congolese Suku Mask Size:23in X 23in X 10in these textiles were used inCongolese Suku Mask This animal faced mask with the thick collar of natural raffia comes from the Congolese Suku people. This mask appeared during male initiation rituals: it was danced in a forest camp while teaching adolescents about the rules of good behavior and the secrets of life. It appeared again when, after up to a year, they returned to the village as adult members of society. That these masks played a major role in the context of initiation