Traditional Elzach carnival masks are made by woodcarver Lang at his studio in Black Forest
Woodcarver Andreas Lang produces a traditional carnival mask at his studio in Elzach in the Black Forest February 14, 2015. The traditional Elzach Carnival parade with its fool caracter called "Schuttig" ('ghastful') which dates back to the year 1530, is to exorcise the winter. Picture taken February 14. REUTERS/Michael Dalder (GERMANY - Tags: SOCIETY)