This highly decorated mask is worn at the initiation rites to symbolizes the culture hero, Woot, who originated the royal dynasty, the political structure and most of the arts and crafts and his divine successors.

The superstructure of the mask represents the trunk of an elephant which is a royal emblem.

The mask may only be worn by men of royal descent.
The dance using this mask marks the end of the initiation rites. This mask is associated with Kuba royalty and the myth of origin.

This helmet mask is made of raffia cloth stretched on a wicker frame and decorated with fur, beads and cowries. It is customarily worn at initiation rites.

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RDC Zaire

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44 x 45

4.000