A masked man takes part in the International mask and art festival of Dédougou, Burkina Faso 28 February 2016. The eight day UNESCO supported festival held every two years is aimed at preserving the rich cultural heritage of masks in Africa. The Festival holds ceremonies using more than 2500 types of masks from six different countries and 50 communities in Burkina Faso. (Photo by Wouter Elsen/EPA)
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