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

FENG YONGBIN/CHINA DAILY Thousands of years ago, across many parts of the vast Chinese landscape, people would perform an elaborate ceremony as part of a magical ritual to expel evil spirits. As far ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

15.5 x 30 cm. (6.1 x 11.8 in.) ...