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From Burkina Faso, these plank masks are used in the dances of the Bwa people during agricultural festivals, and represent nature spirits aiding in harvest.

Utilized in traditional Korean mask dances called Talchum, these masks embody various characters from social positions and are satirical in nature.

Used in the Kolam drama in Sri Lanka, these masks represent a host of characters from folklore and social satire. Their varied expressions help portray different emotions and traits.

Central to Balinese mythology, the Barong mask represents the king of good spirits and is used in dances that depict the battle between good and evil.

Used in traditional Japanese musical dramas, Noh masks represent characters such as women, men, demons, and animals. They are considered spiritual as they are believed to channel the spirits they represent.

Originating from Sardinia, Italy, these masks are part of an ancient tradition, where the Mamuthones perform a ritual dance during Carnival, symbolizing the struggle against adversity.

These masks are from Venice, Italy, known for their use during the Carnival of Venice. They allow wearers to interact freely without the bounds of social status.

Coming from the Fang culture in Gabon, these masks are used in the rituals of the Ngil secret society, serving as instruments of social control and justice.

From Basel, Switzerland, these masks are worn during the Fasnacht festival, characterized by caricature figures that satirize current events and individuals.

In Hawaiian culture, these masks represent ʻAumākua, the family's ancestral guardian spirits, and they are used to channel protection and guidance.

Featured in Cuban festivals, especially during Carnaval, these colorful masks represent mythological creatures combining Spanish, African, and Caribbean cultures.

From the Jeju Island in South Korea, these masks are part of an annual shamanistic ritual to pray for calm seas and a good harvest, representing gods and goddesses.

Worn by wrestlers in Lucha Libre, these masks are a significant part of Mexican wrestling culture, symbolizing the fighter's persona and anonymity.

Originating from Greenland, Tupilaq masks represent vengeful spirits or mythological creatures created by shamanic practices and are used in storytelling.

Coming from the Batak people of Indonesia, these masks are used in dramas and ceremonies, representing mythical warriors, deities, or spirits.

Created by the Dayak tribes of Borneo, these masks are significant in Hudoq festival thanking deities for a plentiful harvest, often depicting a forest spirit in the form of a hornbill.

These masks are used in various ceremonies and rituals of the tribes of Papua New Guinea, often depicting ancestors, animals, or nature spirits.

Used in the Italian theatrical form of Commedia dell'arte, these masks represent stock characters like Arlecchino and Pantalone, highlighting features that define their personalities.

These masks are prominent in the dance rituals of La Tirana festival in Chile, representing a mix of Indigenous and Catholic symbolism and celebrating the Virgin of Carmen.

Native to the Inuit people of the Arctic, these masks are carved from wood and represent animals, spirits, or the use of shamanism in storytelling and ceremonies.

Worn during Holy Week in the Philippines, particularly in Marinduque, these masks represent Roman soldiers and are part of the Moriones festival.

Created by the indigenous Dayak people of Borneo, these masks are used in various ceremonies, often to represent ancestors and deities for protection and guidance.

These masks are a part of a Guatemalan dance where performers represent bullfighters and bulls, often with elaborately painted masks used during traditional festivals.

Significant in Mesoamerican cultures, these masks are often used in dances and ceremonials, symbolizing power and fertility with the representation of the jaguar.

Used in Javanese and Balinese theatre, these masks represent the Punakawan, the clown servants in Wayang performances, providing moral and philosophical guidance.

Worn during festivals, rituals, and ceremonies, these masks are symbolic in many African cultures, representing spirits, ancestors, or mythological beings.

Used in the Cham dance during Tibetan Buddhist festivals in Bhutan, these masks represent deities, animals, or mythological figures to tell spiritual stories.

Used in the Diablada, a dance in the Andes region, particularly in Bolivia, these masks represent devils and are part of a narrative of good versus evil.