What do masks mean in culture?
A mask covers or transforms a face and can serve different meanings in ritual, theatre, celebration and art.
Origins, forms and everyday life
Material, shape and permission to use depend on local context. Some mark stage characters; others belong to practices with restricted participation. Appearance alone cannot establish meaning or belief.
Meaning, change and safeguarding
Display and photography should be discussed with relevant communities. Catalogues should record makers, uses and the conditions under which knowledge is transmitted.
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