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Kwoyo-muyombo mask

Pende People20th century

Mudec - Museum of Cultures

Mudec - Museum of Cultures
Milan, Italy

Kwoyo-muyombo (long-bearded) masks are associated with the Mukanda society and perform in honor of new members at the end of their initiation camp. They simultaneously embody ancestors and another kind of spirit mask called mbangu.
Mukanda society masks protect the initiation camp and take care of the young men during their apprenticeship in the forest by fetching food from the village for them.

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  • Title: Kwoyo-muyombo mask
  • Creator: Pende People
  • Date Created: 20th century
  • Location Created: Democratic Republic of Congo
  • Physical Dimensions: h 65 cm
  • Type: Mask
  • Rights: Franco and Laura Monti Collection (32) - Museum of Cultures, Milan
  • Medium: Carved wood, polychromy
  • Collocazione: On view (room 3)
Mudec - Museum of Cultures

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