Doctor's Team Fish-Like Masks (Temple of Amdo Disguise)

The Fish Masks, worn by the Doctor, Ben, and Jamie, are no longer actively used in this event but serve as a narrative bridge to the team’s earlier infiltration of the temple. Their presence in the scene is residual, a reminder of the disguises that allowed the team to move undetected among the celebrants. While the masks are not directly interacted with during this segment, their role in the broader context is critical: they enabled the team’s access to the temple, which in turn allowed them to witness Ramo’s wounding and Polly’s abduction. The masks symbolize the team’s adaptability and their willingness to blend into hostile environments, even as those environments turn against them.