In many African cultures, mask-wearing rituals serve as a cornerstone of traditional ceremonies, and they also provide an ...

In Boruca, Cristhian González Gómez is wearing an intricately painted mask depicting a warrior’s face engulfed by a boar head ...

Colorfully and wildly dressed characters blend Christianity, folklore, and indigenous perspectives in a ritual of spirited rebellion. With their identities disguised behind ornate masks ...

El Hijo del Santo (Son of the Saint) adopted his father's trademark silver mask upon his retirement - a tradition that is often a part of lucha libre where identities and character names can be ...

Where did they go? I didn't know." The origins of the Tschäggättä tradition remain shrouded in mystery, but the art of mask making is alive and well. In his tiny workshop, Albert Ebener has ...

The good news is that Nuo masks, known for their intricate designs, are gradually gaining popularity in the market, according to Peng. "These days, they aren't often used in rituals, but many ...

This Haida mask can be transformed from the outer image of an eagle to the inner image of a supernatural being.This Ritual Mask, used by the Haida people of north-west Canada, was collected in ...