carnival masks
Mardi Gras disguises
Carnival masks are decorative face coverings worn during carnival celebrations, masquerade balls, and similar festive occasions.
The most famous varieties come from Venice and Rio de Janeiro, ranging from simple eye masks to elaborate full-face designs with feathers, jewels, and gilding.
Beyond festivals, carnival masks appear as wall decorations and theatrical props: The shop window displayed a collection of carnival masks.
- full face maskHeadgear covering all features
- eye maskFabric strip blocking light
- masqueradeDeceptive act or costume party
- costume ballFormal party in disguise
- Mardi GrasPre-Ash Wednesday celebration
hidden identity · anonymity · papier-mâché · harlequin · costume parties · feathered headdress · transformation · parades · duality · leatherwork · folklore · disguise · theatrical traditions · tribal ceremonies · mystery · sequins · street festivals · street performer
- SloveniaSlovenia, alpine regions, Lipizzaner, jota, folk costumes
- Venetian theateropera house
- Latin AmericaArgentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Cuba
- island souvenirsseashells, shell jewelry, leis, tikis, tiki statues
- masksface mask, surgical mask, N95, ski mask, gas mask
- Latin craftsserapes, serape, sugar skulls, tinwork, gourd carving
carnival masksbare face
passport photo · photo ID · name tag · ID badge · mugshot
carnival masksreading glasses
Corrective lenses for close-up
prescription glasses · street clothes · business casual · uniforms
carnival masksfuneral veil
Face covering for grief
mourning attire · death shroud · sackcloth · widow's weeds · monastic habit