The art of Mask is common to many cultures around the world. Masks are used for various purposes in different cultures such for performance, hunting, rituals etc. Like every other part of the world, Assam has its own tradition of mask making also known as ‘Mukha’ in Assam and Majuli is one of the important sites where the art is still thriving. The tradition of mask making is primarily related to the cultural aspects of Assamese Neovaishnavite movement of Sankardeva. Masks are extensively used in performances such as Ankiya Bhaona, to portray different mythological characters, non-human characters and objects. In this paper, we will try to shed light upon the cultural and economic significance of this tradition