Hungarian Village Charm Mask: "Busós"
Collection: Everyday Connections
Object Category: Charms and Talismans, Masks
Object Type: Village Charms
Country: Hungary
Continent: Europe
Geographic Region: Eastern Europe
width: 13 in;
height: 27 in;
depth: 5 in
This mask is for the annual celebration of Busójárás, an annual event in Mohács, Hungary, ending the day before Ash Wednesday on the Christian calendar. During the six-day event, Busos wearing traditional masks parade in the city. The celebration also includes folk music, and dancing.
The masks are intended to frighten away winter.
Source:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Busójárás