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The African Tribal Artist
The Functions of an African Mask
The Materials for an African Mask
The Patterns of an African Mask
The Styles of African Masks

 

African Masks

Woyo Mask

 

African Masks - Woyo Mask

 

Woyo masks are usually painted with contrasting colours against a white background and are often worn with a full length costume made from banana leaves.

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 are mostly fishermen who live on the Atlantic coast in the Angolan province of Cabinda and spread inland to the southwest region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

 

map of Woyo territory

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Woyo Mask Drawing

Woyo Mask Drawing

You can click on the sketch above to view a simplified A4 line drawing which you may use to help you draw or trace this mask design.

 

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