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Mayan masks had a wide variety of uses, and the importance of the masks dictated how intricate the designs on various masks were.

The Mayan's wore masks during important events, including during battle. There is much debate among archaeologists and anthropologists about whether the Mayans wore masks meant to protect the wearer physically, whether these masks were meant to intimidate the enemy, or whether the function of these masks was ethereal in nature.

Not all Mayan masks were for such profound purposes, however. The Mayan's also used masks for entertainment as well. The uses of masks by the Mayan people were as varied as the style of the masks themselves.