23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Masquerade Festival
Egungun is a Yoruba cultural tradition in West Africa that involves masquerades and costumed figures that manifest the spirits of departed ancestors. It is a vibrant celebration that serves as a way to honor, and receive blessings from ancestors.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 08.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Osun, Nigeria |
| Camera: | X-T4 |
| Copyright: | © Ismail Odetola |