[ PERUVIAN BALACLAVA ] - Black/Multicolor Traditional Halloween Ski Mask : PERU

Made in Peru, this striped knitted face mask with contrasting eyebrows and face is a perfect blend of tradition and fashion. It comes in various styles, including rainbow stripes or a combination of solid colors and thin rainbow stripes. The mask is designed to be pulled over the head and features openings for the eyes, nose, and mouth. This type of mask is called a "waq'ollos" in Quechua, a local dialect in Peru. It is traditionally worn during the Peruvian Festival of Qoyllur Riti, also known as the "Lord of the Snow Star" ceremonies. It can also be worn on the slopes or in the snow. Qoyllur Rit’i, the annual sacred festival held in the high Andes Mountains of Peru combines a dangerous trek as a ritual of renewal to what remains of a melting glacier at the base of an Andean Mountain. Celebrating the Lord of the Snow Star for three days and nights without pause with exhausting noise, a costumes, and a spectacle of movement. Part of the festivities include dancing and dressing up as various mythological or historical figures each wearing their uniquely identified costumes.