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This media file, captured in a museum in London, United Kingdom, displays two African ceremonial objects within a glass display case. The image is oriented vertically, but the objects are shown as if laid horizontally. The top object is a striking mask, likely intended for masquerade. It features a carved wooden face with intricate geometric patterns, depicting stylized facial features like eyes, nose, and mouth. Extending from the top are three prominent, dark, horn-like protrusions, possibly made of animal fur or fiber. The mask is adorned with a rich, dark brown, shaggy fiber or hair-like material that forms a significant part of its overall appearance. Below this mask, the second object is a stylized figure or costume, possibly a body mask or a standing figure. It has a smooth, dark head, appearing to be made of metal or dark wood, with minimalist facial features and a distinctive headdress. Attached to the body is a voluminous "skirt" or covering made of densely packed, lighter brown, dry fibrous material, resembling straw or raffia. A small blue label is partially affixed to this fibrous section, making its text unreadable. In the upper right corner of the display case, a white information panel provides context. The prominent heading reads "Characters of masquerade." Below it, smaller text explains that African masks are used not only for wearing but also to honour ancestors, wild beasts, and supernatural beings. It further describes these characters as "wild, heroic or frightening, or are spirits of the dead." A small, faded black-and-white photograph is also visible on this panel, depicting people in what appears to be a masquerade. The background behind the display case is a plain, light-colored wall, with a partial view of a map or diagram at the bottom.
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