The name associated with this mask is Chihongo or Tshihongo, known as the male mask recognizable by the prominent horizontal ridge below the mouth. Large convex almond-shaped eyes, with a high arching brow line and narrow raised nose. There are two dark incised crosses below the eyes as a cruciform on the forehead. The dark lipped open mouth has triangular teeth. The raised oval ears have metal, double hoops and holes around the edge of the mask have a fur and fiber net attached.
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