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DRC/Salampasu/Indangani. Mufuampo" mask entirely...

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DRC/Salampasu/Indangani. Mufuampo" mask entirely made of raffia or palm leaves. Middle of the 20th century. H X cm Traditionally, Salampasu masks belong to a wide range of male societies and associated initiation sub-societies. Most often the masks are related to the so-called "Mugongo" warrior society, which served primarily to protect from rival clans or other outside forces.