A mask worn in ceremonial dance. It depicts the donkey. The hardworking livestock of the Umbala people.
 
The Umbala are a fictitious African tribe located near the shores of the Nile River. They were once thought to be a violent, headhunter tribe. This idea was born from ignorance and fear. They are a proud people who staunchly defend their territory.
 
The Umbala are fictional.
 
This is a piece of magnetic art. It was handsculpted and cast in durable urethane with a high strength magnet. It is handpainted and may differ slightly from the image above.