Who Are African Kuba Masks?

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“ Is everyone ready? We need to head out for the wedding.” Father, Adikan, said as the Bantu family were rushing out the door. “ Don’t forget your wedding masks.”
*The Bantu family are descendants of the Bantu people that wear African Kuba Masks for any special occasion. Each of the masks are unique in their own way.* “Excuse me father…” Aren asked.
“ Yes son what do you need?” Adikan responded.
“ Why do we wear these masks for a special occasion, why not any occasion?” Aren questioned his father.
*As the conversation about Bantu African Kuba Masks went on the father explained why they were used and what they were used for. Also, he explained the meanings of the symbols on the masks for the different celebrations.* “As you can see, son

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