The Woyo tribe used the Woyo mask for traditional ceremonies with banana leaves worn as dresses.
the artist of the woyo mssk is 245todd
the woyo mask was originally made of rocks, sticks, peanut butter and jelly!
the woyo mask is worn by people in western africa. specifically the democratic republic of congo.
The Woyo mask represents power, pride, and leadership.The colours used in a Woyo mask have symbolic meaning and are sometimes repainted to renew its power. Woyo masks are carved for the ritual dances of the 'ndunga', a male society responsible for maintaining social order.The Woyo believe in witchcraft. Ordeals by fire and poison are used to determine the guilt of those who have been practicing sorcery.
The Woyo mask symbolizes spiritual power and ancestral connections in the Woyo culture of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is used in initiation rites, healing ceremonies, and to connect with the spirit world.
they made it for tribal dances or accasions
because they were very fashionable in those days
the woyo tribe
the woyo people
it is used in initiations,funerals of important individuals in social control or diviners and healers. It is a good luck charm or fetish.
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