Some masquerades are entertainment—a parade, for example, or dance that reinforces the cultural ... Africa and Haiti documenting the art of the masquerade. What is it about masks?

A couple is suing a local antique dealer after they learned that an African mask they parted with for $158 was later sold at auction for about $4.4 million. The couple — an unnamed 81-year-old ...

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond ... Yanick Folly / AFP Also on Sunday, a man in a costume and mask is surrounded by spectators at a festival ...

These teenagers’ outfits include papier-mâché masks and mirrors, something also seen in West African culture. UNITED STATESMardi Gras Indians dress in ceremonial attire to honor the Native ...