Egúngún Masquerade Dance Costume
Cleveland Museum of Art

Egúngún Masquerade Dance Costume

1900s

cotton, velvet, flannel, dye, faux fur, leather, cowrie shells
CC0 — Public Domain
Cleveland Museum of Art

The striped netting on the "face" of this masquerade costume allows the wearer to see out while keeping their identity concealed.

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