Masks have been used throughout the world in all periods. Their uses include everything from celebrations to war preparation, fertility rituals to funerals, theatrical performances to hiding one's identity.

The list of purposes for masks is endless...

This site will look at the four main types of masks: tribal, theatrical, funerary and carnival. It will explore the definitions and origins of these masks, what cultures they have been used in, as well as the materials used to create them.