Mask and Masquerade

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Mask is an object worn on the face or a cover for the face used for disguise or for entertainment.

A masquerade is a party or mask assembly of people wearing mask to amuse themselves with dancing.

EXAMPLES OF MASQUERADE

  1. Eyo masquerade
  2. Egungun masquerade
  3. Ekpe masquerade

FUNCTIONS OF MASK

  1. It is used for appeasing the gods.
  2. It serves as community signature.
  3. It is used to promote cultural heritage.
  4. It is used on festival occasion.
  5. It is used as cover.

CHARACTERISTICS OF MASK

  1. It is wood
  2. It has various colour
  3. It carries pattern
  4. It has two holes in form of eyes

EVALUATION: Define mask and masquerade

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