the luba are also known for a small number of round masksthey come in various sizes.
the surface is usually decorated with engraved and/or painted stripes
madeleine mask of the luba tribe from the dr.congo.female mask,the idealized woman,beautiful,powerful important was replaced by marie or madeleine with the arrival of the missionaris and nuns in the area.
animal,lion this type of mask appeared in the late 80's the shape is still kifwebenoid but the shape of the animals head becomes more naturalistic and take over.