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Worn throughout history by many different cultures Worn over face to hide or reveal personalities or moods Can feature human or animal characteristics.

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2 Worn throughout history by many different cultures Worn over face to hide or reveal personalities or moods Can feature human or animal characteristics Usually represent imaginary figures, ancestors, or supernatural beings

3 Theatre or plays- Ancient Greece, Renaissance Burial customs/ funeral ceremonies- Egyptians Festivals- Mardi Gras, Halloween Rituals- Initiation to manhood; fertility

4 Existed in South America from 1438-1572 Encompasses modern day Peru and surrounding countries

5 One of the biggest empires in the world Complex civilization and strict social structure Very intelligent people- developed medicines, created cities, understood mathematics, agriculture, architecture, and military strategies

6 The people were extremely religious and made amazing masks to wear during religious ceremonies Masks were made of gold, silver, copper, or mixed metal Masks featured facial shapes, various embellishments, rich colors, with lines and shapes decorating the forms

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