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Masks
Masks are used throughout the world to represent the spirit forces, seen and unseen that control humans. African masks are the best known with an endless variety for planting, harvesting, rain, fertility, wisdom, rites of passage, homage and divining.  Hudok masked dancers in Borneo,  carnival masks from Peru, and  wayang topeng masks of Java all are used in important rituals.

African Masks

Javanese Masks

Kalimantan Masks

Papua New Guinea Masks

Embera Masks