Vegenetian Masks

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The venetian mask are known to be used during the venetian carnival in Venice Italy. It has been used use for centuries as a tradition that still carry out to this day.The mask back hen was manly use to hide people identity and social status during a party or gathering. But now the mask is being used for the carnival as a way to experience the culture of Venice. Not also the mask was used by the people but criminal as well, because one of the main thing the mask was meant for is hide their identity.
The mask are also characterized by the mak design of color,gold, or silver.
With these many different combination the mask have it many original design to them and make

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