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Mmuonwu

Mmuonwu
Mmuonwu · from the Akala collection

Masquerades are popular social expressions, often used to represent spiritual archetypes in physical forms. They are popular with secret societies and orders around the Ogbi kingdom. They are also a means of depersonalization and are often employed in war through the wearing of masks.

Mmuownu
Mmuo + Onwu \= Essence (aura) + Beyond/dead \= Spirit

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