Which statement does NOT apply to the masks associated with bwami,a voluntary association that is the basis for the Lega people's political system.
A) They cover the initiate's face until the end of the ceremony.
B) They symbolize continuity between ancestors and the living community.
C) They are often colored with white clay and fitted with a long beard made of plant fibers.
D) A heart-shape face and raised features are carved into an oval-shaped head.
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