The Mboom mask is said to be the oldest mask with the Mwaash aMbooy mask shortly following. The Mwaash aMbooy is made of wood, elephant hide, and raffia cloth; this mask represents the King. Masks were first thought to have been worn in the time of Queen Labaam whose name and ideas suggested carving during her reign. Following traditions allows the masks to be found in the Age of Chiefs; a ncok song is known that speaks of a bwoom mask during this age. The song also mentioned how the masks needed decorations added so this was the time where cowries and beads were added to the surfaces of these masks (Vasina , 216).