$MASKS

Long before masks were ever considered “personal protective equipment,” they were functional works of art. In Africa, for instance, they are meant to be used and serve ceremonial purposes: Accepting a boy into manhood, exorcising evil spirits, capturing invisible supernatural forces and…to tell stories.🎭

Very interesting perspective on the cultural significance of masks in Africa. Besides being a tool for protection, they indeed serve a larger purpose in storytelling and ceremonial events.