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The masks below have been sold and are left here for reference and educational purposes.
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Photographs © Tim Hamill
These huge polychrome plank masks known as Bedu are danced in ceremonies designed to rid the village of harmful spirits. All have a shallow box-like extension on the back that functions to support the mask on the dancer's head. They are not as heavy as their size would indicate and can therefore be hung on a wall.
Despite their appearance and patina, we believe these masks were probably made to be sold.
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