Here are some fun facts about masks:

1. The word "mask" comes from the Latin "masca," meaning "specter" or "ghost."
2. The oldest known masks date back to 7000 BC, found in the ancient city of Mohenjo-Daro.
3. In ancient Greece, masks were used in theater to represent different emotions and characters.
4. Venetian masks were worn to conceal identities during Carnival celebrations in 16th-century Venice.
5. African masks are often used in ceremonies and rituals to represent ancestors and spirits.
6. The earliest Halloween masks were made from paper and worn by Scottish and Irish immigrants in the 19th century.
7. The most expensive mask ever sold is the "Golden Funerary Mask of Tutankhamun," valued at over $2 million.
8. Masks have been used in various cultures for spiritual, ceremonial, and protective purposes.
9. The world's largest mask was made in 2014 and measures over 36 feet tall and 43 feet wide!


Masks have a rich history and diverse uses across cultures, making them a fascinating topic to explore!

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