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Woyo masks

Woyo masks are ritual masks made by the Woyo people of western Africa.

Meaning and Colors

The Woyo masks are typically made out of wood, and painted with contrasting colors, often in dots and the colors used had symbolic meaning and were even sometimes repainted, symbolizing rebirth. They were worn in ceremonial dances known as the ndunga. They are also decorated with sacred objects known as nkissi.

References

Woyo masks Wikipedia