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Gilles mask Binche, Belgium 9 inches, wax impregnated cloth "The amazing masked carnival of Binche in Belgium involves most of the male inhabitants of the town spending the day marching through its streets in fantastical 'Gilles' outfits. For the early morning march, the men all wear identical waxy masks creating a strangely spooky effect. I was given one such mask by a participant after he had worn it in the celebration. Normally they are not given or sold to strangers. So I have kept it with me ever since." (There is a mask museum in Binche and they have published and excellent book. Musee International du Carnaval et du Masque by Michel Revelard ) 11-15-11, 240
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