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Anthony C.•265 rep•116
I saw pictures of incredible wooden masks. What spirits do they represent in the culture.
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The vibrant wooden masks used in Low Country devil dances represent various spirits and diseases. These ancient rituals were traditionally performed by shamans to exorcise demons and physically heal illnesses affecting the local villagers.
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Nuwan D.•17660 rep•149
For example, the famous Raksha masks depict terrifying demons with bulging eyes and fangs, which are used specifically in energetic dances meant to drive away evil spirits and bad luck from a household.
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