This mask has been vetted as authentic, with signs of significant age and use.
Despite their appearance, the masks below were probably made to be sold.
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The masks below have been sold and are left here for reference and educational purposes.
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Photographs © Tim Hamill
SALAMPASU, MASKS
The Salampasu have three mask types, representing grades of male society, hunters, warriors and chiefs. Worn during initiation and other rituals, most of them share a bulging forehead, deeply set eyes and pointed, or filed, teeth. Most of these, whether covered with thin copper sheeting or nor, are the warrior's mask style.
Old masks were used by the Mugongo society, Now most, like numbers 1-9, are usually made for sale.
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