One thing that hasn't become completely clear so far is who wears and performs in the masks. So far, I have found some masks that are for initiates and some that are for witch doctors or shamans. But with such a wide range of masks, who wears the rest? What makes someone worthy to perform this role and coalesce with the spirits? Is it an inherent ability within the actual masquerading ceremony or the mask itself that allows anyone wearing it to channel the intended spirit? Or are these highly enlightened individuals?
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