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Description : -Kuba Mask- The Kuba people live in the Lower Kasai region of Zaire, or the Democratic Republic of Congo, in a rich environment of dense forest and savanna. Kuba arts primarily address status, prestige, and, the court, manifestations of social and political hierarchy. Rank and wealth are expressed in extensive displays of regalia, featuring jewelry and rich garments of embroidered raffia cloth, as well as elaborate utilitarian items such as, ceremonial knives, swords, and drums. Garments, furniture, and masks were embellished with valuable imported cowrie shells and beads. Masking was first introduced by a woman who carved a face on a calabash, creating the original model, for initiation masks. The invention was taken over by men and incorporated into their initiation, and remains a male privilege. Once Bushong boys move into the nkan initiation shelter, they can wear masks and make excursions, into the village, frightening women and children. More powerful masks are worn by initiation officials. The masked Kuba dancer is, in every instance, a spirit manifestation. Provenance:
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