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Wooden miniatures (K4.324-29) showing masks of the male initiation ceremonies – called the mukanda. K4.324 is Cacuni-Catuta, K4.325 Chibrambialo, K4.326 Chicunza, K4.327 Sacalumbo, K4.328 Catelenga, and K4.329 Liango. Each mask represents an ancestor, as well as specific values, skills, and knowledge.

Painted model figure. Figure has brown, white, pink, and blue horizontal stripes, with a broad circular masked head, from which emerge two protrusions at the top (black and red stripes). The figure also has white painted and carved frills around its feet, hands and waist. "Cacuni - Catuta" is written on the base. (A piece of the figure has broken off.)