Congolese Suku Mask Size:23in X 23in X 10in The Baule people are one

The Baule people are one of the largest ethnic groups in Cote d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast)

N'Kissi Nails Fetish from Congo

with its smooth

often forged directly onto a bride's arm as part of a dowry

Congolese Suku Mask Size:23in X 23in X 10in The Baule people are oneCongolese 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