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Sign in to savethumb|Papierkrattler masks at the Narrensprung 2005 Carnival parade, Ravensburg, Germany
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thumb|Papierkrattler masks at the Narrensprung 2005 Carnival parade, Ravensburg, Germany
A mask is an object normally worn on the face, typically for protection, disguise, performance, or entertainment, and often employed for rituals and rites. Masks have been used since antiquity for both ceremonial and practical purposes, as well as in the performing arts and for entertainment. They are usually worn on the face, though they may also be positioned elsewhere on the wearer's body for effect.