Mmụọ Prototype Series
Nwabuuja (The Mother)
Visual Identity: This mask features mature, matriarchal features, perhaps carved with lines indicating age and wisdom. The attire is dignified, utilizing patterns reserved for titled women.
Lore & Energy: Nwabuuja represents the repository of history and lineage. The name implies that "the child is the covering/shield," highlighting the importance of family and legacy. This token embodies wisdom, storytelling, and the preservation of culture. It is the spirit that reminds the community of where they came from.