Some masquerades are entertainment—a parade, for example, or dance that reinforces the cultural ... Africa and Haiti documenting the art of the masquerade. What is it about masks?

The mask is originally from Gabon and was in the collection of an interior designer A 20th-century African mask sold for £107,100, more than 300 times its guide price. The Kwele mask from Gabon ...

These teenagers’ outfits include papier-mâché masks and mirrors, something also seen in West African culture. UNITED STATESMardi Gras Indians dress in ceremonial attire to honor the Native ...

They are known for their animist beliefs, the wooden sculptures and masks that are ... part in Ogobagna 2025. "In Africa we have to do everything to safeguard our cultural heritage," said Ali ...