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YORUBA Egungun
masked ceremonies involve dancers who represent heavenly creatures,
known as Ara Orun, capable of bringing good fortune or
punishing the guilty. Egungun headdresses are worn at
ceremonies related to the annual Egungun masqerade, but
also appear during festivisties following the death of a dignitary
or during iniation ceremonies.
