Congolese Suku Mask vase or action taken to invoke

or action taken to invoke the spirit within the N'kissi

rhythmic composition that reflects the eclectic nature of African trade networks

The Bacongo people historically utilized nkisi to address challenges such as illness

Arrange individually or in sets for a statement styling

using dance and movement to communicate with the community and honor the ancestors

Congolese Suku Mask vase or action taken to invokeCongolese Suku Mask This animal faced mask with the thick collar of natural raffia comes from the Congolese Suku people. This mask appeared during male initiation rituals: it was danced in a forest camp while teaching adolescents about the rules of good behavior and the secrets of life. It appeared again when, after up to a year, they returned to the village as adult members of society. That these masks played a major role in the context of initiation