Why is the display of African masks in museums problematic?
A) According to tradition, many masks should not be viewed by outsiders.
B) Their full meaning can only be understood in the context of ritual performance.
C) Most masks are made of ephemeral materials and deteriorate rapidly in a museum collection.
D) All of the above.
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