Papua New Guinea, People, Head and shoulders portrait of Chimbu man wearing head-dress of bird of paradise feathers and mask of red face paint. In profile to right.

The Drepung Monastery was founded in 1416 A.D. and was the largest monastery in all of Tibet, housing up to 10,000 monks at one time. Near Lhasa, Tibet.

Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Burgtor or Castle Gate, Detail featuring the Hot Pitch Mask for pouring hot oil, tar and other boiling liquids on uninvited guests.

Egypt, Cairo, Painting of Tutankhamun's death mask on papyrus paper.

Nepal, Kathmandu, Colorful cultural masks made of papier mache in the form of lord Ganesh.

Nepal, Kathmandu, Colorful cultural masks made of papier mache in the form of gods and demons.

Orange harvest worker wearing face mask gloves and wide brimmed straw hat.

Ifaty Beach. Head and shoulders portrait of a young girl wearing mud mask on her face to protect her skin from the sun

Bedu women including one wearing traditional face mask.

View looking up toward anaesthetist holding face mask from a patients perspective

Cambodia, Siem Reap Province, Angkor Thom, Japanese tourist at Bayon Temple, wearing face mask and holding umbrella as sun shade.