MASKS What are they used for?
Disguise Tolai Tubuan and Dukduk masks East New Britain Province, PNG
Discipline Masks Executioners Helmet, 18 th Century Germany
Military/ War Masks Menpo helmets, Japan
Four savi masks from Papua New Guinea A savi mask is about power, including the power to counter black magic. All savi have their tongues stuck out as a sign of aggression towards enemies of their clan.. MAGIC RITUAL
DONGBA MASKS FROM YUNNAN PROVINCE, CHINA Designed to be hung on walls and doors outside houses to frighten away the evil spirits
Also from Yunnan these masks incorporate bells the sound of which will also fend away the evil spirits.
Therapeutic and Magic Ritual Africa
Mai masks, represented as pairs of mythical brothers and sisters, are the masks used in the young men's initiation ceremonies. INITIATION MASKS
Funerary Masks Dan Guere Masks from Ivory Coast, Africa
Tutankhamen's Mask Ancient Egypt
Fertility Ceremonies Tengu Mask, Japan/ Jaguar Mask, Mexico
Headdresses from Africa What animals do these masks represent?
INDONESIAN DANCE MASK THEATRE MASKS
CHINESE OPERA MASKS Different colours and expressions represent different characters
Korean Old Monk Mask Pyeolsandae dance, Yangju, South Korea
ANCESTOR WORSHIP In Africa masks can symbolise respected ancestors, the animal world and important gods and goddesses.
A classic Tibetan mask of Dharmapala, protector of Buddhist faith. This was used in a monastery's ritual Cham ceremonies depicting the victory of Buddhism over the demons that once ruled Tibet. TIBETAN MASKS
Folk Masks Diablo mask, Ecuador/ La Romana, Dominican Republic / knitted Mask, Bolvia
VENICE CARNIVAL MASKS a time of intrigue and deception DECORATION AND DISGUISE
In this project you are going to design and make your own mask!!!!!! Will it represent a respected ancestor, perhaps an important warrior chief, the animal world or an important god or goddess? Work creatively and imaginatively. Consider carefully the shapes, pattern and motifs you use as these will show the characteristics of the mask. Once you have drawn your mask, use collage to add colour and texture.
HOMEWORK Using the Internet find a mask that really appeals to you. Copy onto an A4 document and answer the following: 1.Where is it from? 2.What is it used for? 3.What does it mean? 4.How is it made? 5.Why do I like it? Present your research in your workbook. Include a detailed drawing of the mask as well