Our last African mask is a Teke moon shaped mask. These are worn by members of the Kiduma - a secret society that takes charge of social celebrations and rituals. I chose this mask because it is held in place with a bite bar at the back which the wearer holds in his teeth! (I hope the ceremony doesnt go on too long)! These masks are usually decorated with geometric symbols and divided by a horizontal stripe. They are colored with clay and paint. The Teke people come from the Congo Republics and Gabon. They are well known as traders and the name teke means to buy.
Posted on: Thu, 08 May 2014 19:24:33 +0000
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