How did Kuba artists decorate their ngady amawaash masks?

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with wooden beads that symbolize the forces of nature

with wooden beads that symbolize the forces of nature

with carved, repeating lines that represent scarification

with carved, repeating lines that represent scarification

with bold, geometric patterns in contrasting colors

with bold, geometric patterns in contrasting colors

with carved ivory shapes that represent the nyim’s wealth

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Kuba artists typically decorated their ngady amawaash masks with bold, geometric patterns in contrasting colors. These artistic elements are characteristic of Kuba artistry and are integral to the cultural significance of the masks.