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"Among birds the males very often appear in a most beautiful headdress, whether it be a crest, a comb, a tuft of feathers, or a natural little plume."
"In museums, African masks and headdresses are displayed as objects, and considered as examples of African aesthetics and creativity. Although written about in exhibition text and books, it remains difficult for people to appreciate how masks are worn and used in their various ceremonies."
"The festival honors women in their current lives, ancestors, and goddesses. The headdress is only worn by men."
"The veil in a world of competitive male violence is not a guarantee; it is a request, a hope, a claim to respect and safe passage."
"The Mashikolumwe are as savage a tribe and as far removed from any form of civilization as can be found in Central Africa. Probably justly they have a reputation for treachery. Though the women wear as much, if not more, clothing than is customary in Central Africa, the men in nearly all cases go absolutely naked." - NYTimes, 1901
"In museums, African masks and headdresses are displayed as objects, and considered as examples of African aesthetics and creativity. Although written about in exhibition text and books, it remains difficult for people to appreciate how masks are worn and used in their various ceremonies."
"The festival honors women in their current lives, ancestors, and goddesses. The headdress is only worn by men."
"The veil in a world of competitive male violence is not a guarantee; it is a request, a hope, a claim to respect and safe passage."
"The Mashikolumwe are as savage a tribe and as far removed from any form of civilization as can be found in Central Africa. Probably justly they have a reputation for treachery. Though the women wear as much, if not more, clothing than is customary in Central Africa, the men in nearly all cases go absolutely naked." - NYTimes, 1901
