person wearing a traditional African costume standing in an outdoor area

person wearing a traditional African costume standing in an outdoor area. The costume includes a patterned robe, a mask with long black hair-like strands, and ankle decorations that appear to be made of nuts or seed pods. The person is holding a thin stick. In the background, several people are standing around watching. There are also buildings and trees visible. The ground is dusty and appears to be packed dirt. The overall impression is that the person in the costume is performing or participating in a cultural event.