African Masks - Teke Mask

The Teke people come from the Congo Republics and Gabon. These moon shaped masks are worn by members of the Kiduma - a secret society that takes charge of social celebrations and rituals. The mask is held in place with a bite bar at the back which the wearer holds in his teeth. These masks are usually decorated with geometric symbols and divided by a horizontal stripe. They are coloured with clay and paint.

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