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10/6 - 13/7 2003 at H?rv?vsmuseet p? Krengerup N?rupvej 30, 5620 Glamsbjerg

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Beautiful African Masks for sale here

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The mysterious qualities of masks have always been fascinating. Many beautiful masks are available, each with unique properties. These are wonderful objects for shadow box framing.

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Venice s.n.c. - San Marco 1278 - 30122 Venezia - Italy

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These "papier-mache" Venetian masks are artistically designed and made painstakingly by our main suppliers in Venice, Italy where the industry is largely their way of life. All the classic shapes are always maintained by the Venetians and they are always becoming even more original in keeping up with the colours and ideas of fashion. One is never bored as they have a remarkable ability to adjust to all the requirements of the modern world

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Finest Venetian Italian Masks for Mardi Gras, Parties, Gifts, Commedia dell'Arte, Designers & Collectors... Designed by Bijan at the world famous workshop Firenze of Papier Mach?, in Florence, Italy, art of Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Bosch, Botticelli, Caravaggio, and other famous artists, drawn and etched on Gold, Silver, and White, or oil painted and signed. Several hundred unique art masks and sculptures from Italy,, all sizes, all finishes, all prices for parties, performers, collectors, & homes. Finest quality. Gold and Silver Leaf. US contact: 310 457-2054/info@maskart.com

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"We grew up in Hawaii, and have been representing the islands "professionally" for more than a decade and we continue to grow and develop greater modes of assisting the world in learning of and developing an appreciation towards the cultures of all Polynesia. We spread da aloha and hope you will, too! Mahalo Nui! "

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Der "FM" wuchs innert kurzer Zeit zur gr?ssten Veranstaltung dieser Art in der Schweiz an. Heute haben wir die beachtliche Zahl von fast 130 Marktst?nden, an denen alles - was im Zusammenhang mit der Fasnacht steht, angeboten wird. Sei dies Beispielsweise Fasnachtsstoffe, Masken, Kost?me, Instrumente, CD?s, Felle (Kunstfelle), Leder, Accessoires, allerlei Zubeh?r, Fasnachtskunst u.v.m.

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Cast bronze, with openings and porosity to original casting. Raffia showing good age; open at seams (separating from bronze) and slightly tattered at outer edge. Rare to find examples with raffia intact. Probably late 19th or very early 20th century. From Wiley collection, gathered in the 1920s. From bottom of raffia to top of ears, 9" high; 20" long from tip of trunk to back of head.

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scroll bit downpage to see mask lights. This line of wall lighting is made in a small studio in northern New Mexico by artist Carol Sherwood. Each piece is completely hand made of stoneware clay, stained, glaze and then kiln fired. Carol has merged the idea of ancient Indian symbolism into colorful and contemporary wall lighting

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Wooden Masks Masks carved in wood and painted

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

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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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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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A selection of Mexican Masks from the collection of El Museo del Barrio, New York, has been specially chosen to accompany the Iturbide exhibition. Mexico has an unbroken tradition of mask-making reaching back more than three thousand years, when masks were used in pre-Columbian ritual, and survives today in villages of Mexico where dance is an important part of every festival. This exhibition marks the first collaborative venture between The Parrish and El Museo, which was founded in 1969 by a group of Puerto Rican educators, artists and community activists who envisioned an educational institution that would reflect the richness of their culture. El Museo is the only museum in New York city dedicated to Latin American and Latino art, and retains its strong community roots as a place of cultural pride and self-discovery.

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It was a great success. Over 7000 paying visitors saw the exhibition and a great many schoolchildren saw it free of charge. We haven't worked out quite how many children, at peak times over 260 were visiting the exhibition in a single day. The exhibition was followed on April 22nd 2000 by a parade of giants including several of the giants on display. At least another 1000 people saw the parade despite rain and wind which obliged us to reduce the duration of the parade and the number of giants taking part. Two brand new giants paraded with us, Joe from Hardyes School and Eli from Portland.

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for sale

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The Yoruba people live in Nigeria and Benin (formerly the kingdom of Dahomey), and number nearly 24 million people. Beginning around 1000 AD, the Yoruba built a thriving network of cities and trading routes. Many of those cities survive today, and much of the original societal structure is preserved. Yoruba kings, known as "Oba", are still considered sacred, and still live in palaces in the center of town, surrounded by the residences of their lesser chiefs. Echoes of the Yoruba can even be felt in the Americas in the form of Santeria. This religious tradition evolved in Cuba when the ritual practices of imported Yoruba slaves mixed with Christian theology of the new world. Santeria is still practiced today in many parts of the new world, and still retains it's recognizable Yoruba origins.

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The Punu people of the east African nations of Cameroon, Gabon and the Congo produce some of the most strikingly beautiful masks in all of African art. The white faces of many Punu Masks are intended to ward off evil spirits and witches- and the tall hairdos typical of most Punu Masks signify that the woman is wealthy and thus never has to carry goods on her head

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The Guro tribe (also called ?Guru? or ?Kweni?) inhabit Baoule in the Ivory Coast. 1906 marked a turning point in Guro civilization. Up to that point they had been protected from colonization by the dense forests which inhibited European encroachment. But in 1906 the French began to overcome these obstacles. The Guro reacted by becoming more nomadic. Living off the land and staying on the move, the Guro were able to evade complete domination briefly; but ultimately in 1912 they were colonized by the French. Since that time the Guro have turned to subsistence farming. Guro villages are not lead by a chief per se. A distinguished village elder may be designated to mediate disputes and serve as liaison to neighboring tribes; but that elder will lack the authoritarian powers of a true chief.

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The Dan tribe chiefly inhabits the Ivory Coast and Liberia where they arrived in the eighth century B.C. A loose confederation of villages totaling some 350,000 individuals, the Dan have spent much of their history battling neighboring tribes and sometimes each other. This gave the them a ferocious reputation as each Dan warrior sought "tin": individual prestige or glory. In former times "tin" was readily available through bravery in war; but the encroachment of colonial governments, and increased centralization has made tribal conflicts less common. Today's young Dan warrior is left to find his "tin" through other pursuits.

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Beautiful African Masks of the Kwele tribe

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35 inches tall, 14 inches wide, and 5 inches deep

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THE HOME STORES Costumes too.

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This mask is gleaming white with hints of rose hues above the eye and cheek. A half mask is always a mystery because it is unknown what lies underneath.

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