Marta: Look! It looks like a mask. But, it's not like any I have seen.
David: That's because it's a tatanua mask, from the islands of Oceania, in the Pacific Ocean. Some tribes and communities still use them today in festivals and religious ceremonies where they sing and dance to remember dead relatives and ancestors.
Marta: What is it made of? And what does it represent?
David: These masks are made of wood, to which branches, leaves and even feathers and pieces of fabric can be added. They are also decorated with paint. And they can represent people’s or animals’ faces.
Marta: It all reminds me of other religious holidays that use masks, special costumes, and even body paint and make-up, like Mexico's Day of the Dead.
