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Figure of masquerade and attendants

Sculpture

Miniature of a maquerade of the Nwerong society, Kibaranko, accompanied by two handlers that control his movements by leash.

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Wood

bamboo

Fiber

clay

pigment

Most feared mask in the kingdom, historically was an enforcer of law and order, and an executioner. Currently comes out on important ceremonial occasions such as death celebrations for title holders.

Unknown

a)H: 22 cm W: 16 cm\nb & c) H: 15 cm W: 8 cm