While originating from the African continent, these masks are likely not created by the tribe who invented the design. The tribal attribution indicates the origin of the design, not the object.
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Aduma masks are characterized by their flat surface, their domed foreheads, an angular nose, and small openings for eyes. The mouth is often minimal or omitted. They are usually painted in four sections, alternating light and dark. Masks like these were used for initiation and other ceremonies.
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