Sharon L. Mullen
The Lo Society, or ‘rites of passage’ occur when a man moves from one phase to another in his life cycle. No transition is more important than when an adolescent passes to adult and becomes a responsible member of society.
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Masks which are used in secret societies such as the Kpelie mask and in various initiation ceremonies are kept secret. There are various types of secret societies, but their main purpose is to maintain and enforce the laws and exercise social and political control over the communal activities.