festival mask

Carnival face covering

A festival mask is a decorative face covering worn during celebrations, carnivals, or cultural events.

These range from the elaborate feathered masks of Venetian carnival to simple Halloween masks to the ceremonial masks of religious festivals worldwide.

The mask may conceal identity, represent characters or spirits, or simply add to the festive atmosphere: She bought a festival mask from a street vendor in New Orleans.

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authenticity and identity

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Authentic core identity

authentic self · unmasked

occasion and temporality

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Ordinary clothing worn routinely

plain clothes

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G