Children's festival, Nigeria. A line of young children wait to perform a traditional dance at a children's festival. Seated on mats, they wear caps of leather or gourd with veils made from beaded shells hiding their faces. A crowd of older children and adults stands behind them. Nigeria, circa 1925. Nigeria, Western Africa, Africa.
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Children's festival, Nigeria. A line of young children wait to perform a traditional dance at a children's festival. Seated on mats, they wear caps of leather or gourd with veils made from beaded shells hiding their faces. A crowd of older children and adults stands behind them. Nigeria, circa 1925. Nigeria, Western Africa, Africa.

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People Children Jewellery Art culture and sport Music dance and performance Religion Animist and spirit worship Religion Festivals and pilgrimage Religion Initiation rituals Dress and adornment Hairstyles and headgear Dress and adornment Jewellery and ornament Nigeria Western Africa Africa

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