A traditional Indonesian or Malaysian mask or masked performance, particularly a spirit-possession ritual or theatrical masked dance.
From Malay binuakau or local Southeast Asian language roots referring to masked performance traditions. The term reflects indigenous performance practices.
Binukau performances are examples of how masks aren't just costumes—they're gateways that allow performers to become spiritual entities or ancestral spirits, making the invisible visible through theatrical tradition.
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