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Traditional African Masks
Part 14
Introduction, use and origin of some African masks 
2- Biombo Mask
Biombo masks come from the Democratic Republic of Congo in central Africa. Biombo masks are usually carved from wood and colored with red "tukula" powder, a dye made from the camwood tree.
The eyes are a typical coffee bean shape. A triangular checkerboard design is used to decorate the eyebrows and the planes of the face.
The three forms at the back of the head represent the Biombo hairstyle. Feathers are often attached to the top of Biombo masks.
Biombo masks are usually worn during tribal rituals and ceremonies.
Resource: www.artyfactory.com/africanmasks/masks
Picture from: biombomask.tumblr.com

Yes it is
They are also very interesting in meaning, concept and purpose
For Africans, the mask is really important
Maybe we look at it from a distance as a work of art
But it is very valuable and important among the African people themselves