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Royal Kuba Mask Greets Prince Kwete of the Kuba, D.R. Congo

Each Kuba mask presents itself to Prince Kwete for approval. The wearer will be asked secret test questions and must answer them accurately to establish his authenticity as the hereditary member of a family eligible to dance the royal mask. If he is unable to answer correctly, the masker will be removed from the ceremony and fined.

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