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Hungan Mask with Pronounced Wood Grain
The Hungan or “Night Society” is a male social group which oversees mourning within the Bangwa community. Their performances are known as “cries,” where there is an outpouring of emotion. These masks are supposed to be otherworldly in appearance, with intense eyes, big cheeks and typically open mouths to denote singing. The carver of this mask likely took advantage of the natural features of the wood to emphasize the forehead’s volume.
13″ without base
