Traditional African masks are worn in ceremonies and rituals across West, Central, and Southern Africa. They are used in events such as harvest celebrations, funerals, rites of passage, …

Nov 29, 2022 · What are the types of African masks? Masking rituals are most common in West Africa, the Congo, Mozambique, and parts of Tanzania. There are thousands of communities …

Nov 10, 2018 · In the vast and culturally diverse Congolese region of Central Africa, masks function as performance objects in rituals, ceremonies, worship, and entertainment. The …

Certain masking traditions of the Congo River basin personify local control of mystical power. Striated face masks known as kifwebe probably originated in North Shaba, an area inhabited …

Mar 17, 2023 · Yet, few traditions capture this spiritual depth as vividly as the masks of the Congo. For the Kuba, Luba, Songye, or Pende peoples, these are not mere artifacts but living …

We'll explore the irresistible allure of collecting African masks while offering some insights into navigating the pitfalls of counterfeits. African masks represent the various ethnic groups that …

Oct 23, 2024 · In countries such as Nigeria, Mali, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, African masks are integral to initiation rites, funerals, and harvest celebrations. The cultural …

MIM’s exhibition, Congo Masks and Music: Masterpieces from Central Africa, offers a glimpse into the dramatic and lively masquerade traditions of Central Africa with an exclusive collection of …

Dec 11, 2018 · This mask, perhaps dating to before the 17th century, is a rare copper piece fashioned by the Kongo-Dinga people of the African Congo. Even within a vitrine it possesses …

Congo Masks features an immersive and innovative multimedia design to emulate a journey along the Congo River and its many tributaries, linking together areas that represent the region’s …