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This document discusses different types of masks used in various cultures and their functions. Folk masks were commonly used in social and religious events like secret society gatherings, funerals, and initiations to represent ancestors and gods. Performance masks were used in festivals and dances, while hero masks depicted mischievous spirits and were part of initiation rites and rituals related to funerals, hunting, and fighting evil spirits. The masks served purposes from entertainment to spiritual ceremonies.
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