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  2. Kuchisake-onna - Wikipedia

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    As an onryƍ, she covers her mouth with a cloth mask (often specified as a surgical mask), or in some iterations, a hand fan or handkerchief. [1] She carries a sharp instrument with her, which has been described as a knife, a machete, a scythe, or a large pair of scissors. [7] She is also described as having supernatural speed. [8]

  3. Battoulah - Wikipedia

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    In southern provinces of Iran, Shia women wear red rectangular masks, while those of Sunni women are black or indigo with gold, similar to the mask worn in the Arabian peninsula. [7] In Qeshm, the masks were designed to fool invaders, so they would mistake women for male soldiers. [4] The wearing of battouleh is declining among the younger ...

  4. Why does Orville Peck wear that mask? Behind the country ...

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    Orville Peck, whose costume has now become a signature, donned a mask to belt out "Christmas All Over Again." Here's a rundown on the South African country singer and why he always wears a disguise.

  5. Oni - Wikipedia

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    Oni Mask [44] is a story where a young girl goes off to work at a ladies' house to make money for her ailing mother. She talks to a mask of her mother's face once she is done with her work to comfort herself. One day, the curious coworkers see the mask and decide to prank her by putting on an oni mask to replace the mother's mask.

  6. Traditional African masks - Wikipedia

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    Female masks of the Punu people of Gabon, for example, have long curved eyelashes, almond-shaped eyes, thin chin, and traditional ornaments on their cheeks, as all these are considered good-looking traits. [17] Feminine masks of the Baga people have ornamental scars and breasts. In many cases, wearing masks that represent feminine beauty is ...

  7. Paris Olympics: Why does shot putter Raven Saunders wear a ...

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    Saunders has explained that the masks make them feel strong and battle-ready while also serving as a deterrent for others who might approach and provide a distraction during a competition.

  8. After years of fights over mask mandates, why do some ... - AOL

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    “Disruptive protesters wear masks for the same reasons the members of the Ku Klux Klan wore them in the past — to avoid being caught and punished and to frighten and intimidate the public.

  9. Costumes in commedia dell'arte - Wikipedia

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    Mezzetino wore servant's clothes with red stripes, but without the common servant's mask. [4] Zanni was the main servant, who wore large loose pants and a shirt that had a hood. [1] Scapino wore outfits with white and green stripes, and his mask had a hooked nose and pointed beard. [4] Pierrot had loose white clothing, with a large matching ...