Face Mask (Tehe gla)

Tubular eyes and the fringe of carved leopard canine teeth identify this mask as male. Such masks appeared only during very important moments. The dancer wore a leopard skin over his head and shoulders, held an elephant's tusk in his hand, and had his face painted white. The masks function as peacemakers; they led soldiers into battle, and administered justice.

The masquerader who wore this mask also had a body costume of layers of raffia and matching anklets; cloth covered their head.