#bakashi

POV: two silly child soldiers and one chronically serious one I was inspired to make this by @apricus_x on tiktok ty :))

Songye Mask, Democratic Republic of Congo, Katanga.

Presumed period: late 19th century – early 20th century.

This mask is a female “kikashi” mask, as indicated by the two-tone white and black, the absence of a sagittal crest and the flat nose.

Amongst Songye masks, a general distinction was made in reference to the function of male and female masks.

Male masks (bifwebe balume) were used in rites of passage. On the other hand, female masks (bifwebe bakashi), which appeared on the occasion of the death or investiture of a chief and during lunar rites, were an integral part of the symbolic composition of these rituals, animating benevolent spiritual forces through dance.

Wood, pigments, H 31.8 cm

However, for a moment looking at this photo I thought:

"Why do we like Kakashi so much? I mean, let's be clear, for hundreds of episodes this man is just an eye and a tuft of hair!"

rin: I'm surprised he haven't marched in here to say 'I told you so.'

minato: he wouldn't do that.

kakashi: you're right, minato-sensei. for once in your life, you're 100% right. I would never say that.

Bakashi pls stop sparkling a bit and worry for your faith..cause your going to face the infamous wrath of Iruka sensei in a few milliseconds!

〜 Watch Naruto episode

〜 Wear a mask

〜 Read a smut in public [the more the better]

〜 Set "Who let the dogs out" as a phone call sound [I hc it as his modernAu ringtone bc of obikaka ff about Mafia in college]

〜 Wear a Kakashi inspired outfit

〜 Start a conversation with a "Yo!"

〜 Learn seals and make Chidori

〜 Be late somewhere and say "I'm sorry I got lost on a path of life"

〜 Pet some dogs

〜 Play with his character in some Naruto video games

〜 Eat ramen/instant noodles

〜 Listen to Naruto OST playlist

Happy Birthday, The-Best-Naruto-Character