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?

A 20th-century African mask sold for £107,100, more than 300 times its guide price. The Kwele mask from Gabon was given an estimate of between £300 to £500 by Woolley & Wallis in Salisbury ...

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 ...