On view at the New Orleans Museum of Art from April 4 through August 10, the exhibition will then embark on parallel tours to venues in North America and Africa.

New African Masquerades, tells the story of four different artists from four different distinct countries in West Africa.

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NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The breathtaking new exhibition at the New Orleans Museum of Art showcases masquerading cultures of West Africa. New African Masquerades: Artistic Innovations and ...