the rastacap is similar to the tuque
the leading dancer wears a n’kang mask which bears a false beard
but rather the collective community of souls whose positive influence is welcome among the living
This khaki brim hat has the rasta stripes around the middle of the crown
ceremonies covered with raffia from Guniea
Antique SONGYE Shield Mask From Congo 15x10 in ashanti the rastacap is similar toTRIBAL AFRICAN ART SONGYE (BASONGE, BASONGYE, BASSONGO, BAYEMBE, SONGE, SONGHAY, WASONGA) Democratic Republic of the Congo n the Songye language, a mask is a kifwebe: this term has been given to masks representing spirits and characterized by striations. Depending on the region, it may be dark with white strips, or the reverse. The kifwebe masks embodied supernatural forces. The kifwebe society used them to ward off disaster or any threat. The masks,