Yaka masks

GPTKB entity

Statements (22)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf African mask
gptkbp:culturalSignificance symbolize transformation
gptkbp:displayedAt museums
gptkbp:feature geometric patterns
bright colors
open mouth
bulging eyes
gptkbp:function protection against evil
education of initiates
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Yaka masks
gptkbp:material gptkb:color
wood
beads
raffia
gptkbp:notableFor Kholuka mask
gptkbp:origin gptkb:Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo
gptkbp:relatedTo Yaka art
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:Yaka_people
gptkbp:usedIn initiation ceremonies
rituals
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Yaka
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6