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What tribe does the Teke mask come from?
This disk-shaped facial mask has tribal iconographic and geometrical motifs that are symmetrically arranged and cover the entire face of the mask. This mask was created by the Tsaayi, a group of the Teke sub-tribe; the only group to make and have used wooden masks in their ceremonies.
Who wore the Teke mask?
the Kidumu society
African Crafts Market Members of the Kidumu society wear Teke masks either during the funerals of chiefs, or weddings, or important meetings. The name of the Teke people originates from the occupation of the tribal Teke people-that is, trading-from Teke, meaning, “to buy.
What is the population of the Teke tribe?
1.6 million
Today members of Teke tribe are predominantly found in the southeastern regions of Turkmenistan. They represent over a third of Turkmenistan’s population (more than 1.6 million, as of 2014).
Where do the Teke people live?
Congo River
The Teke live on the banks of the Congo River. They are best known for their fetishes, called butti, which serve in the cult of a wide range of supernatural forces sent by the ancestors, who are not worshiped directly.
Why is the Teke mask important?
Teke masks are mainly used in traditional dancing ceremonies such as wedding, funeral and initiation ceremonies of young men entering adult hood. The mask is also used as a social and political identifier of social structure within a tribe or family. The dress would add to the mask’s costume and conceal the wearer.
What is the Teke mask used for?
Teke masks are mainly used in traditional dancing ceremonies such as wedding, funeral and initiation ceremonies of young men entering adult hood. The mask is also used as a social and political identifier of social structure within a tribe or family.
What do Teke masks represent?
represent their Yohure masks Teke masks are worn represent the spirits by a secret society that restore society called the Kiduma’.
What does the kwele mask look like?
Kwele masks have two large horns which sometimes encircle and frame the face. Areas of the face are often painted with white kaolin clay, the color of the spirits. Kwele ‘ekuk’ masks are beautifully stylised with a heart shaped face, almond shaped eyes and a small or non-existent mouth.
What do Punu masks represent?
Punu masks represent idealized female ancestors’ faces. The white color of the mask is genderless; white is a symbol for peace, deities, spirits of the dead, and the afterlife. It is thus the predominating color in funeral celebrations and memorials.
What is the Kota tribe known for?
Numerically Kotas have always been a small group not exceeding 1,500 individuals spread over seven villages for the last 160 years. They have maintained a lifestyle as a jack of all trades such as potters, agriculturalist, leather workers, carpenters, and black smiths and as musicians for other groups.
Where did the name Teke mask come from?
The name of the Teke people originates from the occupation of the tribal Teke people-that is, trading-from Teke, meaning, “to buy. The Kidumu tribes who make this Teke mask have very strong spiritual values and the family was the most important social unit of the tribe.
What kind of ceremonies do Teke people do?
Teke masks are mainly used in traditional dancing ceremonies such as wedding, funeral and initiation ceremonies of young men entering adult hood. The mask is also used as a social and political identifier of social structure within a tribe or family. The Teke or Kidumu [clarification needed] people are well known…
What kind of mask is T eke moon shaped?
T eke moon shaped masks are worn by members of the Kiduma – a secret society that takes charge of social celebrations and rituals. The mask is held in place with a bite bar at the back which the wearer holds in his teeth. These masks are usually decorated with geometric symbols and divided by a horizontal stripe.
What kind of masks do the Kidumu people wear?
The Teke or Kidumu people are well known for their Teke masks, which are round flat disk-like wooden masks that have abstract patterns and geometric motifs with horizontal lines that are painted in earthly colors, mainly dark blue, blacks, browns and clays.