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Masks make for fun filled gifts in pageants and festive parties from a very long time. Masks represent the folk culture of countries around the world. They hold an important significance in the religious and social life of a community. The origin of masks dates back to the Greek and Roman times. Masks were used in theatrical performances along with puppetries during the nineteenth century. Here is allwondersgifts offering you a comprehensive insight on ethnic and regional masks that make for great gifts. Browse variety of masks gifts and find something queer and cheery for the children of today.
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The African folks are well known for their use of exhaustive array of masks. The tribes of Africa used masks during religious fests. Several masks crafted in animal shapes were used as means of communication with the evil spirits and the ancestors. The rectangular box shaped mask of the Dogon culture representing antelope heads with horns is a unique piece. The wooden masks generally used as helmets or crests during dance performances were bedecked with ivory, plant fibers, animal hairs and stones.
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Masks of North America were prepared from tree barks and leather with elongation of fur, feathers and leaves. The pre Hispanic Americans used masks made from fabrics, metals and clay items. Skull masks were also very popular.
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The Asian masks generally used in theatrical performances contained heads of dragons. The traditional Japanese masks are known as gigaku. The masks embody faces of men, women, gods and devils. The Europeans used animal masks in their carnival times.
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