A mask, often part of a costume, worn during the parades and parties held on Purim.
How to make your own Purim mask.
Pollack, Herman. “An Historical Inquiry Concerning Purim Masquerade – Attire.” Proceedings of the World Congress of Jewish Studies, vol. 7, no. 4, World Union of Jewish Studies, 1977, pp. 217-35.
Sabar, Shalom. “Al Dwar Lewishat Ha-Partzufim Be-Purim [On the Custom of Wearing Masks on Purim].” Mishkafayim, vol. 33, 1998, pp. 60-2.
Sperber, Daniel. “[Purim Customs in Jewish Law and Art].” Minhagei Yisrael: Mekorot ve-Toldot [Israeli Customs: Origins and History], ed. Daniel Sperber, vol. 6, Jerusalem: Mosad ha-Rav Kook, 1998, pp. 192-206.
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