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these masks were intended to inspire respect and fear
Cross-shaped scarifications on the cheeks and forehead
(Not to be confused with the Beembe who are sometimes also spelled Bembe and who are a people of the Kongo group) They consider themselves as the descendants of the Lega to whom they are culturally closed
MC1292 Joli masque Mbole Bambole cute mask Congo Rdc STATUE "brand": { "@type": "Brand"English description below CONGO DRC MBOLE Cult of the Lilwa Mask The Bambole are a people whose rites have remained quite mysterious to us. The Lilwa society (which could be compared to the Bwami of the Lega) organized the social structure, ensured the stability of the community and punished those who transgressed (among other well kept secrets) Their art is best known for the famous "OFIKA", sculptures of torture victims, the masks are rarer
