Mask Kasai 20th Century, Kuba RD Congo, Africa Museum, Brussels, Belgium, Wood. ( This mask danced during funerals of members of the private Bathing Society. The protruding eyes possibly refer to the ability to see the invisible.)

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Size: 4961px × 6484px
Location: Congo
Photo credit: © Peter Horree / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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