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The loose clothing allows the Egungun masquerade dancer to move freely and create dramatic, flowing motions that symbolize the presence of ancestral spirits. It also conceals the wearer completely, emphasizing the transformation from human to spiritual being.
This style emphasizes layered, scale-like pieces that create texture and depth. The overlapping panels allow graceful movement while symbolizing spiritual protection and the layered nature of ancestral power, giving the figure a striking, almost otherworldly appearance.