falseface

Noun

1. A mask covering the face.
   • 1852, State Cabinet of Natural History (N.Y.), University of the State of New York. Board of Regents, Annual report of the Regents of the University Each one wore a mask or falseface, a tattered blanket over his...
   • When the 'Hlem'mosona and the warrior reach the ceremonial chamber, the latter, who is a very aged man, dons a queer-looking mask, entirely unlike those worn by the personators of the gods but similar to our common...