Mask shaped sign used in a Black Men of Labor parade in New Orleans, LA

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A mask shaped sign used in a Black Men of Labor parade in New Orleans. The mask lacks openings in the face and is not meant to be worn. The mask is predominantly orange and white with black, brown and white sequence adhered to the front cheeks and mouth area. Red, blue, green, orange and silver sequence are adhered to the bridge and nose area. The eyes of the mask are yellow. The mask has orange horns and a white crown. Blue, pink, red, green and orange colored pompoms are adhered to the eyes, chin and top of the mask.

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