Chihongo
Chihongo is the male mask character of the Chokwe peoples of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Angola, the male counterpart of the female mwana pwo. The Chokwe use masquerades to engage their ancestors, asking them to guide, protect and educate the living. Chihongo's feathered headdress, red coloring, scarification patterns, stylized beard and filed teeth evoke wisdom, leadership and status. Both characters perform at male initiation rites, but chihongo also appears at events where a chief's affirmation is desired.