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FIG. 26. Tame: Malau, a mask belonging to the Nalawzm society. The mask
is just over 8 feet in height, anD carveD out of wooD. When worn it reaches
about half-way Down the thighs of the wearer, while the eyeholes are on
a level with his eyes. (From a photograph anD sketch by the author.)
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few minutes at a time.
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