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Item number K4.325 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.

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Description

Model figure: brightly painted with brown, white, blue, pink horizontal stripes on the body with large white circular head/hat, and a tall vertical protrusion from the top centre of the hat. Two plume-shaped forms on either side of the protrusion. These elements are painted with a geometric design in red, black and white. "Chimbrambialo" written under base.

History Of Use

Wooden miniatures (K4.324-29) showing masks of the male initiation ceremonies in Central Africa – called the mukanda. K4.324 is Cacuni-Catuta, K4.325 Chibrambialo, K4.326 Chicunza, K4.327 Sacalumbo, K4.328 Catelenga, and K4.329 Liango. Each mask represents an ancestor, as well as specific values, skills, and knowledge.