In the path that leads to Ikana Canyon, find a circle of rocks. Use the Lens of Truth to find Shiro, a soldier who was wounded a long time ago. He has since died but his wounds still hurt him. Give him a life-restoring potion and he'll give you the Stone Mask as a symbol of his grattitude.
The Stone Mask makes Link blend in to his surroundings to hide him from enemies. This can be most useful in the Pirate's Fortress, so get this mask before going to the Great Bay.