I know they wear masks to hide their appearances so that they can be judged solely on their personalities. However, I'm not positive what that has to do with inviting the spirits of the dead back to earth.
I think it is they make them because they celebrate the people that have died
To remember the dead and to celebrate their new life. I am pretty sure that's why.
the masks are worn to celebrate the day of the dead and the new life
This is to represent the dead.
Represents skulls of the dead people
The yohure mask was used to celebrate the dead because the Yu people believed it had magic.
Faceform
It is a bitter perfume, used to mask the smell of dead bodies.
It was tradition to place a mask on the dead. For the Egyptians it was an important feature for the dead to have a face in the afterlife.
I got a Mexican Death Mask for my father. Also try searching "Day of the Dead."
the purpose was to show the expression on their faces and to make them represent the dead
Skeletons and skulls are used to represent Day of the Dead because they represent dualism.
Skeletons and skulls are used to represent Day of the Dead because they represent dualism.
They represent life of th dead.
The flower of the dead - Marigold
Yes it is. It can be used as an adjective to describe something, e.g. The dead dog is lying on the side of the road. The noun form "death" is also often used as an adjunct (death mask, death bringer).
Dead Skin Mask is a Slayer tribute band from Texas. Currently on tour in Japan till fall 2009 according to their website.