Ikwara Justice Mask

These masks of justice are very similar to the masks mukuyi with the only difference that these masks are black instead of white. The hairstyle in two central loops indicates that it is a mask of the group Punu Njabi. These masks represent the court order and are called upon to make important decisions affecting the community. In addition to fighting injustice they also fight sorcery. The contour of the eyebrows to the chin forms a heart. The eyes, in coffee bean, with a thin slit for the vision of its carrier. The white features in the temples and in the corners of the lips are intended to enhance the expression. Black patina.