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Task 9 - My Mystery, My Mask
My costume was Venetian mask. Very mysterious, elegant and beautiful While commonly seen today, Venetian masks have a rich history that many people are unaware of. These masks have been used for pageants, decoration and even for hiding for centuries. Venetian masks were first made in Venice, Italy, beginning around the start of the medieval period. Venetian masks are made from a papier-mache base, and are then decorated in a variety of ways. These accouterments can include paint in wild c…