Masko

Horned Forest Spirit Mask

20th century
Kuba
Wood, cloth, copper, pigment, plant fibers
GIFT OF DAVID AND SARA LIEBERMAN

Although masks can represent either male or female figures, all maskers all male. In most African communities, although women are not allowed to wear masks, they still participate in masquerades as audience members. They often perform songs and dance to accompany the masker. Women also assist in creating the masker’s costume, sometimes even providing their own clothing for the female figures.

Europe's FFP2

In response to the spread of new, more contagious variants of the coronavirus, some European countries are mandating the use of FFP1 and FFP2 masks -- which stand for "filtering facepiece respirator."