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2. Domino mask - Wikipedia

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   A carnival mask. Domino masks are worn during Carnival, e.g. at the Venetian Carnival, where it is part of the more extensive black (though occasionally white and blue) domino costume worn by both male and female participants, which accomplishes the requirement of the masquerade that participants be masked or otherwise disguised, and achieves the elements of adventure, conspiracy, intrigue ...

3. List of Trinidad and Tobago Carnival character costumes

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   The mask, like most character masks was made out of some sort of papier-mâché. [18] Now, most cow costumes consist of a cream-coloured loose shirt with tight pants that have gold accents. [18] The full papier-mâché mask was also replaced by a hat or headband with cow horns. [18]

4. Adamma (masquerade) - Wikipedia

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   The mask is performed by men only and is accompanied by music that the masker dances to. Unlike other Igbo masks Adamma mask does not have any spiritual value behind it. [1] "Adanma" or what some spell as "Adamma" is also a girls name in Igboland Nigeria and it means, the first beautiful daughter of the family.

5. Mmanwu - Wikipedia

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   The Mmanwu practice is limited to male participants and there are strict rules governing how each gender interacts with the masquerade. Men are solely responsible for the creation, care, and use of the masks. [6] The induction of members into mask-making societies serves as a male rite of passage in some Igbo societies. [7]

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. Masquerade Festival in Igboland - Wikipedia

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   Obollo Burial Masquerade 03 Ijele masquerade from Anambra State. Adamma [5]; Adamma masquerade is a contemporary maiden spirit mask worn by men. Adamma, which means "beautiful woman" and is usually presented to a family's first female child, is the name of the ceremonial masquerade.