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No-one can tell for sure. It may be that masks existed very long ago, but because those masks were probably made of wood or other biological materials, they haven't been preserved over the years.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 12y ago.The practice of dressing up in costumes and begging door to door for treats on holidays goes back to the Middle Ages, and includes Christmas wassailing. Trick-or-treating resembles the late medieval practice of "souling," when poor folk would go door to door on Hallowmas (November 1), receiving food in return for prayers for the dead on All Souls Day (November 2). It originated in Ireland and Britain
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∙ 9y agoMasks have been used by many different ancient cultures throughout the world. The masks used by indigenous tribes on many continents are some of the oldest.
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∙ 11y agoIn 1875 in a festival in which the people where wearing masks for no one to see (recognized) who it was
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∙ 14y agomasks were made in the ancient Greeks
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How have you seen masks worn?
for religous
Why were masks worn in Africa ceremonies?
no
What time period were the African masks worn?
Most African masks were worn and made in the early 250-400 a.d. in Africa.
Why do you wear masks on All Saints Day?
Masks are not worn on All Saints Day. They are worn on All Hallows Eve - Halloween.
Why are venetian masks worn?
it is worn to allow a venetian to escape his or her identity
How have you seen African masks worn?
for religous
Who would have worn Indonesian masks?
Indonesians
When were Maori masks worn?
Maori masks were traditionally worn by the indigenous Maori people of New Zealand during ceremonial rituals and performances. These masks were often made from wood or woven materials and were worn during important occasions, such as festivals, dances, and storytelling events. The exact time period when Maori masks were worn extends back several centuries to before the arrival of European settlers in New Zealand.
During which carnival are venetian masks generally worn?
Venetian masks are traditionally worn during the Carnival of Venice. The Carnival of Venice is an annual Italian festival held in the city of Venice, with the masks being a main feature.
When did people start to wear masks?
Masks have been worn from ancient times. Witness Tutankhamen for instance.
When were gas masks first worn in world war 2?
?? they were worn in WWI ?? Source(s): My general history knowledge, degree in history
Why are mask worn?
Masks are worn for many reasons, from religious ceremony to theatre performance, and even to hide the face of a criminal. Click the link to go to the main WikiPedia article about masks.
