the yaka masks are granted the power to determine whether their subjects live or die. in order to perform rituals masks related to hunting and gain prestige, the ancestors are invoked and charms associated with the "khosi masks" are employed. the eastern culture is known for its n-khanda initiation ceremony for young people. within kongo, which consists of luba, chokwe, and other groups, various charms and masks are used to ensure a strong lineage. the yaka tribe's blacksmith-sculptors, also known as kalaweni, were praised by their leaders for their exceptional craftsmanship. yaka is referenced in the power of the sacred by c.m. faïk-nzuji, bacquar, and arthur p. bourgeois' tribal art.