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KURUMBA masks are
carved in honour of family, clan of village cheifs after their
deaths. They do not necessarily represent the deceased, but living
creatures who enhance the family prestige. The collective name
of these masks are adone or adunei, but each one
receives its own individual name. Carved in the greatest secrecy,
they are only brought out for funerals or seasonal celebrations.
