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Masks are a traditional part of celebrations in many parts of Mexico. The may be used to honor the dead, to drive away a taboo, to honor a legendary character, or to "become" an animal or another creature. While you were at the museum, you looked at many masks from Mexico and Latin America and chose one that appealed to you visually. Now you will get the chance to construct a mask based on your sketches and observations.