Facial mask Pibibuze

Related to the Kota They live in the north of the People's Republic of Congo and in the northeast of Gabon. They have a variety of masks. ekuk are flat, often heart-shaped, like many of the masks of this African region, dominates the white color, which can alternate with other darker polychromes, without colors or flashy tones. The eyes, in the form of coffee bean thirst, carry an inner incision.

The Kwele They also practice bwete worship during which they wear their masks in order to gain prosperity for the village. The rest of the time the masks remain hanging in the houses.

Almost circular mask painted with kaoli on which stands out the dark brown color of nose, mouth, ears and eyes. Very outstanding ears topped in semicircle. Mouth open with a small tongue in the center which might make you think it is a mask of griot or rapsoda storytelling. Scarification on the cheeks in the form of a cross of equal arms and veritcal front scarification. A festoned strip with small triangles separates the face from the rest of the mask.