Description

This application presents to you a variety ofmasks from all over the world, modern and ancient ones.
A mask is an object normally worn on the face, typically forprotection, disguise, performance or entertainment. Masks have beenused since antiquity for both ceremonial and practical purposes.They are usually worn on the face, although they may also bepositioned for effect elsewhere on the wearer's body, so in partsof Australia giant totem masks cover the body, whilst Inuit womenuse finger masks during storytelling and dancing.The use of masksin rituals or ceremonies is a very ancient human practice acrossthe world, although masks can also be worn for protection, inhunting, in sports, in feasts or in wars – or simply used asornamentation. Some ceremonial or decorative masks were notdesigned to be worn. Although the religious use of masks has waned,masks are used sometimes in drama therapy or psychotherapy