Masks have been a universal part of the human experience from the earliest of recorded time to the present day. Mask making is one of the first and longest lasting forms of artistic expression, used among ancient societies in surprisingly similar ways, despite separation over vast distances and historical time. Masks have been used to express and explore emotions, to contact a spiritual world through ritual performances, for group identity, and for bringing good fortune. All of these purposes are found in the masks of China, a nation that has a very long and rich tradition of mask making that continues to this day.
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