Helmet masks such as this example are known as lipiko and are used primarily during the mapiko dance, an initiation ritual for young boys and girls reaching adulthood. Each lipiko mask are individual representations. Sometimes considered to be portrait masks. This mask does not have the exaggerated lips or raised scarification marking on the face. It is naturalistic in its approach with normal shaped human features, slightly open mouth exposing top row of teeth. Stylized, raised coiffure.
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