(Portrait) Molimo : Congo Spirits - Kikashi

Molimo : Congo Spirits is an art series displaying Congolese traditional culture.
The mask shown here embodies the rare female type of Kifwebe known as “kikashi”
The use of white on the mask symbolize positive concepts such as purity and peace, moon and light. Female masks essentially reflect positive forces and exude beauty, tranquility and inner peace. They appear principally in dances held at night, such as during lunar ceremonies, and at the investiture or death of a ruler.