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African Masks from Africa and Haiti

Ryan Nance April 8, 2013

Photographer Phyllis Galembo went Africa and Haiti to photograph the art of the masquerade. “It’s the creativity,” says Galembo. “It’s not just the mask. It’s about the entire ensemble and the uniqueness of ritual dress.” 

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via National Geographic
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