THE MASK


Masks were often displayed in several pictures from the Wild West and it served several purposes. Centuries ago, masks were made for decoration, ceremonies, and rituals. It usually served as entertainment, gifts, and can represent a tribe. It is also a common belief that people must wear masks whenever they go to chase off evil spirits and diseases.

Also, Native Americans credited the person wearing a mask as someone taken over by spirits. The color of the mask can also represent a meaning, such examples would be white masks represent light and purity, and the green one represents healing.

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