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This image depicts a large, conical folk art sculpture, characteristic of a "kuker" costume or mask, situated outdoors in a park in Yambol, Bulgaria. The central subject is a freestanding, dark-colored, vertically oriented conical structure, broad at its base and tapering slightly towards the top. It is adorned with various fabric elements to resemble a stylized face. Near the top, a light grey, ribbed, fluffy material forms a trim or crest. Below this, on either side of the upper head, are two roughly conical, orange fabric protrusions. Two circular black patches with red fabric outlines serve as eyes, positioned below two irregular patches of white, fibrous material resembling hair or eyebrows. An elongated, soft pinkish-red fabric form creates a prominent nose, extending downwards between the eyes. Below the nose, a large expanse of shaggy black faux fur forms a mustache or upper beard. This frames a wide, open mouth, outlined in red fabric, revealing an interior of dark fabric. Within the mouth are several vertical, irregular strips of white fabric, representing teeth or fangs. Two pointed, red, conical horns protrude horizontally from the sides, just below the level of the mustache. The lower section of the sculpture, below the mouth, is covered in a lighter grey, textured, fluffy material. The sculpture rests on a dark ground surface, possibly pavement or compacted earth. To the immediate left of the sculpture's base, a cylindrical concrete or stone waste bin is visible, containing a black plastic bag with miscellaneous items, including some yellow and blue objects. The background features a sparse arrangement of trees with mostly bare branches, indicating a cooler season. Some evergreen foliage is visible, particularly to the left. Distant, light-colored buildings are faintly discernible through the trees in the far background on the right. The lighting suggests ambient daylight, casting soft shadows.
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