Yohure masks are traditionally carved out of wood. They resemble Yohure spirits who are believed to govern the fate of the tribe. It is believed that when a tribe member dies it throws the village into a state of unbalance. The Yohure believe that balance can only be restored by wearing the Yohure mask and honoring the powerful spirits so they will restore order to the population.
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