Some masquerades are entertainment—a parade, for example, or dance that reinforces the cultural ... Africa and Haiti documenting the art of the masquerade. What is it about masks?

A 20th-century African mask sold for £107,100, more than 300 times its guide price. The Kwele mask from Gabon was given an estimate of between £300 to £500 by Woolley & Wallis in Salisbury ...

These teenagers’ outfits include papier-mâché masks and mirrors, something also seen in West African culture. UNITED STATESMardi Gras Indians dress in ceremonial attire to honor the Native ...

This includes more than 250 Black dolls displayed in the fall and early winter exhibit “Black Dolls, Black Pride," as well as 500-plus African masks and ... Atlantic Lives, Culture and History ...