Mask Makers Web

Different categfories of masks with descriptions

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Masks by Pacific Northwest Artists

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Very elegant masks. DRESSES FOR GALA EVENINGS AND BALLS Costume rental for parties and events all over the World masks, fans, hats, mantles and accesories

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These are handcrafted with a tough mixture of rice paper, cotton rag paper, wood and newspaper.

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BASKET YAM masks (left) and WOODEN YAM masks (right) are found in the Abelam villages above the Sepik River in Papua New Guinea. Men weave or carve these masks, then paint them with clay pigments or natural dyes, for decorating the largest yams at harvest ceremonies. During ceremonial displays, colorful feathers, flowers, leaves and shell money are added for beauty and power. A man's status is judged by how long he can grow these ceremonial yams, which can reach 9-12 feet

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Inexpensive

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Welcome to Joey's Masks and Props on the net. We offer latex rubber masks for retail and wholesale purchase, and also offer Halloween props, small hanging decorations, and other Halloween accessories....

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many masks - good text

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John Young Museum of Art Outreach College University of Hawai`i at Manoa Krauss Hall, 2500 Dole Street Honolulu, HI 96822 The museum's current exhibition, the popular "Transformations: Korean Masks from the Ryun Namkoong Collection," has been extended by special arrangement until May 15, 2001, after which time the 109 masks comprising the show will return to Korea

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For opening night, this is the place to find the best selection of gifts!

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In festivals and ceremonies around the world, people use masks to express their beliefs about the realm of the supernatural. Masks are used in a variety of rituals; to personify spirits, gods or ancestors; to maintain social control; to heal; to educate; and to mark rites of passage. In celebration of the global diversity of masks and related traditions, the Cleveland Museum of Natural History presents Spirit of the Mask from May 24 through July 28. The exhibit features 95 masks from five continents, 40 countries and nearly a dozen Native American tribes. They date from the early 1900s to 1998.

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Masks were common throughout pre-Hispanic cultures but of particular importance to the Mexican and Aztec civilizations. They were used during religious ceremonies and today continue to be used during festivals. With a mask over their face the wearer could become someone or something else. The selection of masks Tumi has are made from clay in workshops in Mexico, following traditional pre-Hispanic techniques. They are predominantly replicas of Aztec pieces.

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Hopi Mudhead Kachina Face Mask Christmas ornament. Feathers and tied scarf around neck. 3" H x 2 3/4" W. Carver: Raphael Sarracino.

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4 1/4" H x 6" W. Carver: Raphael Sarracino.

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When you put on a mask, your identity changes and suddenly you are free to step out of your usual role and behave like another being or person. Just think of the two masks symbolizing theater.

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collection of masks - and costumes to go with it.

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6 masks for sale

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Native American Artists

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Masks are used throughout the world to represent the spirit forces, seen and unseen that control humans. African masks are the best known with an endless variety for planting, harvesting, rain, fertility, wisdom, rites of passage, homage and divining. Hudok masked dancers in Borneo, carnival masks from Peru, and wayang topeng masks of Java all are used in important rituals. Africa, Peru, Kalimantan, Java

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We have costumes and accessories for all of the upcoming holidays and occasions from the 4th of July to Summer Luaus. We also carry costumes for theme parties and plays, year round. Hats, masks, costumes...and lots more "We have costumes and accessories for all of the upcoming holidays and occasions from the 4th of July to Summer Luaus. We also carry costumes for theme parties and plays, year round. Use the links provided for easy, hassle-free shopping."

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THE HOME STORES Costumes too.

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Die Firma H?bner und Co liefert Dekorationen, Karnevalartikel und Festbedarf

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Observe some of the wonderful objects in our current collection. Spirit masks from Africa, Indonesia and Mexico worn originally for dances, initiations and other native rituals, still offer protection, transformation and abundance. Medicine tools, vessels and amulets are used by shamans to align the body and mind with nature.

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Primitive Destinations International. Trade and travel. Beautiful masks here.

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( Primitive Destinations International - Trade and travel.) Hand carved from puli wood. It is strapped on the dancer face during "tari topeng" (dance mask). Character of an old wise man. Height: 7 1/2".

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