Mulowa initiation mask - Salampasu - Congo
The Mugongo society of warriors is responsible for the protection of Salampasu communities; society members protect against invasion from rival clans or other external forces. To become a member of Mugongo, Salampasu boys must be circumcised and pass through its various initiation sub-societies, the highest of which is the society called Matambu (within which the highest initiate level is called the Mukish).Each initiation sub-society has an associated mask type which the boys gain access to upon completing the initiation level and paying an initiation fee. Associated with the Ibukuinitiation level, kasangu masks are only available to warriors that have killed and decapitated an enemy in battle.SpecsOriginEx private collection Pays-BasSize25 x 12 cmDatingCirca 1960Material(s)Wood
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The Mugongo society of warriors is responsible for the protection of Salampasu communities; society members protect against invasion from rival clans or other external forces. To become a member of Mugongo, Salampasu boys must be circumcised and pass through its various initiation sub-societies, the highest of which is the society called Matambu (within which the highest initiate level is called the Mukish).Each initiation sub-society has an associated mask type which the boys gain access to upon completing the initiation level and paying an initiation fee. Associated with the Ibukuinitiation level, kasangu masks are only available to warriors that have killed and decapitated an enemy in battle.SpecsOriginEx private collection Pays-BasSize25 x 12 cmDatingCirca 1960Material(s)Wood