ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Transformation mask

Okay kiddo, imagine you have a special mask that can magically transform you into different animals or creatures! This is called a transformation mask.

The mask is usually made of materials like wood, feathers, and paint. It looks like a regular mask when you first see it, but it has a secret trick up its sleeve.

When you wear the mask and move certain parts of it, like the eyes or the mouth, the mask changes its appearance and turns into a different creature. For example, if you move the eyes of the mask, it might transform into a bird with big wings.

Transformation masks are really important in some cultures, like the Indigenous peoples of North America. They use them in special ceremonies to celebrate important events like harvests or weddings.

So, basically, a transformation mask is like a special toy that lets you turn into different animals or creatures, just by moving different parts of the mask! It's pretty cool, isn't it?
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