In the realm of the spirit world, the mask is more than mere facade ... Some masquerades are entertainment—a parade, for example, or dance that reinforces the cultural identity of a community.

Cole Harrell has been dealing Sub-Saharan African art ... to "I have carried the mask on my head.’” An accompanying dance for ceremonies evolved slowly, as few examples were made to protect ...

A couple is suing a local antique dealer after they learned that an African mask they parted with for $158 was later sold at auction for about $4.4 million. The couple — an unnamed 81-year-old ...