A mask can be defined as a covering for all or part of the face which is worn as a
disguise either to amuse or terrify other people.
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| Tyrion Lannister Silicone Mask Game of Thrones The Masker |
History of Masks
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| Stone Mask from 7,000 BC One of the oldest in the world Musèe "Bible et Terre Sainte" |
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| Funeral Mask Replica of K'inich Janaab' Pakal Museo Nacional de la Máscara Mexico |
While the functions of masks may be
magical or religious, many ceremonial and religious masks were created never to
be worn but only to serve decorative purposes.
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| Chokwe Tribal Mask Photo via Pinterest/Life.Furkan.biz |
Masks allow us to be transformed through
our imagination into a completely different identity as entertainment or as
affirmation of an existing social or spiritual identity. They add mystery and
intrigue to our ordinary lives.
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| Unicorn via Pinterest |
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| River Dragon Mask "Mystique" by Draikairion via Pinterest/Deviant Art |
Halloween Masks
Halloween, or All Hallow’s Evening, is
celebrated on the evening of October 31st. Originating from an
ancient Celtic Festival, the belief that this was the last night for the dead
to have their vengeance before moving on, masks and costumes became customary
to wear so as not to be recognized and to scare away the evil spirits and
prevent them from entering homes.
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| Minotaur Masquerade Mask via Pinterest/Pure Costumet |
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| Crow Mask The Pestilence Doctor via Pinterest Sanseverino Francesco |
Our Halloween traditions today present
an opportunity for an evening of fun, masquerade, cultural identity, and for a little while
to just be someone else.
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| Alice in Wonderland Rabbit DIY Tutorial Photo: EPBOT |
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| Gold Butterfly Mask Higgins Creek |
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| Rhinestone Masquerade Mask via Pinterest One Curtain Road |
Today’s Halloween masks revolve around nature, fantasy, movies, celebrities, historic figures, animals, and elegance, providing us with the frightening, the fun, and the beautiful.
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| Cheetah Mask Hawk Eye Masks |
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| It Stephen King's Clown Pennywise via Pinterest Ebay-Wrus99 |
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| Haunted Tree Living Flame Mask Onyx Leather Epic Leather |
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| Pouting Donald Trump Mask via Pinterest Spirit Halloween |
Personal Masquerade
The personal masks, behind which we hide in our everyday lives, typically arise from fear. Masks often come into play due to insecurity, anger, social pressures, abuse, and unworthiness. Only in removing those masks can we be the person we were meant to become.
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| Alter Ego - Oil on Canvas Photo: Vincent Cacciotti |
Oscar Wilde once said,
“Be yourself; everyone
else is taken.”
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Fascinating!
ReplyDeleteThank you!! There's way too many wild ones out there.
DeleteWell written, thank you
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DeleteSuch an interesting post and I liked almost all of the masks, you found some real beauties there!
ReplyDelete"Masks often come into play due to insecurity, anger, social pressures, abuse, and unworthiness." Did you know that the surgical masks that are worn in Japan have led to shy people wearing them not to prevent catching or spreading illness, but to hide behind them?
very prophetic in hindsight after large chunks of the world population have been coerced into masking up . Not because of the medical effectiveness, but the repressive aspect . Sign of compliance and adherence to the covid doctrine.
DeleteWearing a mask which provides the most protection possible while in public indoor spaces for people with high risk factors when Covid is on the rise not only protects oneself but slows the spread of the virus.
DeleteCat, I did not know that but can see how that could easily come into play especially with so many others wearing them. I'm learning new things here every day. Thanks for visiting and have a great weekend!
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