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  A costume and mask in the image of one of those classic African dolls. 
 African Outlet  •  Masks In The 2012 Carnival Parade
  •  24th Street near Bryant Street, San Francisco, California
  •  (Photo posted Sunday 10 June 2012)
  •  (Photo taken 09:39:30 Sunday 27 May 2012)
  •  © 2012 Bryan Costales    #B12_4462 Add a comment or report a mistake 
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  One girl was costumed as the classic Nicaraguan senorita, complete with a mask of a woman's face. 
 Ballet Folklorico Nicaragua Viva/Chavalo • Masks In The 2012 Carnival Parade • 24th Street near Bryant Street, San Francisco, California • (Photo posted Sunday 10 June 2012) • (Photo taken 09:49:46 Sunday 27 May 2012) • © 2012 Bryan Costales    #B12_4505 Add a comment or report a mistake 
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  The folks from Recology paraded in the costumes of a Recycling Bin, and the classic image of a Bag Lady. 
 Recology • Masks In The 2012 Carnival Parade • 24th Street near Bryant Street, San Francisco, California • (Photo posted Sunday 10 June 2012) • (Photo taken 09:55:25 Sunday 27 May 2012) • © 2012 Bryan Costales    #B12_4547 Add a comment or report a mistake 
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  Two men paraded in the outfits of Spanish Conquistadors, with bells sounding from around their legs. 
 Bolivia • Masks In The 2012 Carnival Parade • 24th Street near Bryant Street, San Francisco, California • (Photo posted Sunday 10 June 2012) • (Photo taken 10:09:56 Sunday 27 May 2012) • © 2012 Bryan Costales    #B12_4638 Add a comment or report a mistake 
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  This fellow was costumed as a large bird complete with a Comedy del Arte mask that gave the impression of a beak. 
 Bolivia • Masks In The 2012 Carnival Parade • 24th Street near Bryant Street, San Francisco, California • (Photo posted Sunday 10 June 2012) • (Photo taken 09:14:32 Sunday 27 May 2012) • © 2012 Bryan Costales    #B12_4671 Add a comment or report a mistake 
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  This fellow paraded carrying his mask under his right arm. 
 Caporales • San Simon, California • Masks In The 2012 Carnival Parade • 24th Street near Bryant Street, San Francisco, California • (Photo posted Sunday 10 June 2012) • (Photo taken 10:55:17 Sunday 27 May 2012) • © 2012 Bryan Costales    #B12_4931 Add a comment or report a mistake 
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  This fellow was done up in layers of fabrics and feathers to become an event in and of himself. 
 Latin American Workout (LAW) • Masks In The 2012 Carnival Parade • 24th Street near Bryant Street, San Francisco, California • (Photo posted Sunday 10 June 2012) • (Photo taken 11:14:20 Sunday 27 May 2012) • © 2012 Bryan Costales    #B12_5040 Add a comment or report a mistake 
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  Light caught the mask and caused it to almost appear to float in front of this woman's face. 
 Grupe Toto Mundo • Masks In The 2012 Carnival Parade • 24th Street near Bryant Street, San Francisco, California • (Photo posted Sunday 10 June 2012) • (Photo taken 11:20:14 Sunday 27 May 2012) • © 2012 Bryan Costales    #B12_5086 Add a comment or report a mistake 
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  This lavish hat was decorated so far down its sides and front, that it doubled as a mask. 
 Aquarela Sambala • Masks In The 2012 Carnival Parade • 24th Street near Bryant Street, San Francisco, California • (Photo posted Sunday 10 June 2012) • (Photo taken 11:28:52 Sunday 27 May 2012) • © 2012 Bryan Costales    #B12_5142 Add a comment or report a mistake 
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  This mask wrapped the woman's face in an explosion of feathers all appearing to have been blown back by a strong wind. 
 Trinidad & Tobago • Masks In The 2012 Carnival Parade • 24th Street near Bryant Street, San Francisco, California • (Photo posted Sunday 10 June 2012) • (Photo taken 11:47:06 Sunday 27 May 2012) • © 2012 Bryan Costales    #B12_5306 Add a comment or report a mistake 
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  This outfit was topped off with a silver head that matched the head on the staff. And was topped off with a small red top hat. 
 Somos Bolivia - CA & Bolivia Andina • Masks In The 2012 Carnival Parade • 24th Street near Bryant Street, San Francisco, California • (Photo posted Sunday 10 June 2012) • (Photo taken 11:50:38 Sunday 27 May 2012) • © 2012 Bryan Costales    #B12_5323 Add a comment or report a mistake 
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  This mask featured eyes exploded out of the head and two pipes for dope to create the psychedelic effect. 
 Somos Bolivia - CA & Bolivia Andina • Masks In The 2012 Carnival Parade • 24th Street near Bryant Street, San Francisco, California • (Photo posted Sunday 10 June 2012) • (Photo taken 11:52:54 Sunday 27 May 2012) • © 2012 Bryan Costales    #B12_5336 Add a comment or report a mistake 
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  Three wandering men with a boy all dressed in rags and wearing fake faces. 
 Garifuna Union Cultural Group • Masks In The 2012 Carnival Parade • 24th Street near Bryant Street, San Francisco, California • (Photo posted Sunday 10 June 2012) • (Photo taken 11:54:15 Sunday 27 May 2012) • © 2012 Bryan Costales    #B12_5345 Add a comment or report a mistake 
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  Here was a large puppet that became a mask and costume without the need to surround a human. 
 Mas Makers Massive • Masks In The 2012 Carnival Parade • 24th Street near Bryant Street, San Francisco, California • (Photo posted Sunday 10 June 2012) • (Photo taken 12:13:37 Sunday 27 May 2012) • © 2012 Bryan Costales    #B12_5492 Add a comment or report a mistake 
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