The Pende Kasai people live between the Kasai and Kwilu rivers, in the Congo. The Minyangi animal mask is possibly of the type used during the initiation of the young men, to keep women and children at a safe distance from the initiation camp. Pende Kasai masks are made of light wood, and extensive use is made of black and white triangles, and red colouring. Many masks represent the heads of animals which are believed to have great power, which protects the wearer from evil, and enables him to dance like the animal.

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