listen to their telling tales

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An oil painting depicting a crowd of people, primarily women, with a central female figure in the foreground featuring a large, brightly colored leaf-like headdress. The artwork is characterized by an expressive and somewhat cubist style with a rich and varied color palette.

In the foreground, a woman with pale skin, closed eyes, and prominent red lips rests her chin on her hands, which are also pale. Her head is adorned with a vibrant headdress made of many individual leaves in shades of green, yellow, orange, and red, radiating upwards and outwards. To her right and slightly behind, another woman with lighter skin and reddish hair is visible in profile, also looking down with a contemplative expression. Her hand is near her face. Both women are depicted with a stylized, almost sculptural quality.

Behind these two figures, a densely packed group of men and women fills the midground and background, facing towards the central foreground figures. Their faces are stylized, with simple features and dark eyes. Many wear head coverings, including scarves in yellow, blue, and purple. Their clothing consists of simple, flowing garments in various colors like blue, yellow, white, and purple. Some figures have their hands raised or gesturing. One male figure with a