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Leonard Wells Volk (1828?1895) Plaster, 1917 cast after 1860 original National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution Leonard Wells Volk (1828?1895) Plaster, 1917 cast after 1860 original National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution
Added on: Jul 28, 2002 | Hits: 3184
The Nahua-speaking people of Guerrero, Mexico, used masks like this in rain-petitioning ceremonies, records of which date back to 1804. If rain had not fallen by May 3, twelve boys would dance to a cave, wearing masks to impersonate the Tlaloques, the Aztec rain gods believed to be dwarves living inside the mountains. The mask's blue-green eyes, along with its rippling hair and beard, are ancient symbols for water.
Added on: Aug 06, 2002 | Hits: 3143
Images of more than 100 masks from Kwak'wala speaking aboriginal groups in the North West coast and BC interior along with information on their provenance.
Added on: Jun 14, 2002 | Hits: 3120
Photograph by Beth Schneider
Added on: Oct 22, 2002 | Hits: 3120
"Whistler" Mask, wood with paint, Southern Nepal, ca. 19th century, height 12" (30.5 cm) $3000.
Added on: Nov 08, 2002 | Hits: 3118
one photo click to enlarge
Added on: Jan 23, 2001 | Hits: 3097
3 photos These ogoh-ogoh paraded, along with about 20 others, in Ubud on New Year's Eve, 2001. Balinese New Year's Day is calculated according to the lunar calendar and was on 25 March 2001. The parade begins at the south end of Monkey Forest Road and travels the whole length of the road to the main Ubud crossroads. It is an exciting time. In Bali crossroads are tenget, highly charged with supernatural power. All are thumbnails - click on them for a larger picture - and click Back to return.
Added on: Jul 21, 2002 | Hits: 3058
A large 'tiger' mask from Guerrero, used in the tiger pageant. The mask is made of wood and leather and is decorated with animal hair and ferocious-looking animal teeth. The eyes are made with circular mirrors. The ears and tongue are made out of leather. The mask covers the head of the dancer and is worn with a costume decorated with tiger spots
Added on: Oct 15, 2002 | Hits: 3046
From the Edo Period ( 1615 - 1867 )
Added on: Jun 04, 2001 | Hits: 2994
The Mongol National Ethnic Dance Group performs at the Miaoli Mask Festival Saturday wearing religious masks. PHOTO: TIFFANY FENG, TAIPEI TIMES
Added on: Nov 02, 2002 | Hits: 2968
Mask, carved wood, Yao tribe, Northern Thailand, SW China, ca. early 19th century, height 14" (35.5 cm) $2800.
Added on: Nov 08, 2002 | Hits: 2949
Absolutely beautiful photographs of actors dressed up in commedia garb.
Added on: Mar 30, 2001 | Hits: 2945
Cuzco, Peru - Here is a mask that this artist designed using regular materials that he finds.
Added on: Sep 15, 2002 | Hits: 2931
Unique antique Jade mask from the Qin Period.
Added on: Nov 15, 2002 | Hits: 2929
Giant Demon and children. One photo
Added on: Jul 21, 2002 | Hits: 2894
in traditional headdress and body decoration 1998 mixed media feathers, paint, wood 65 x 100cm Collection - Headdress: Cairns Regional Galleryphoto David Campbell
Added on: Feb 03, 2001 | Hits: 2891
very nice results of a workshop shown here
Added on: Nov 20, 2002 | Hits: 2891
Mask, wood, Monpa, Arunachal Pradesh, NE India, late 18th century, height 10" (24.5 cm) $2800
Added on: Nov 08, 2002 | Hits: 2889
Night Bird Mask no date carved wood and paint
Added on: Oct 22, 2002 | Hits: 2882
Ritual mask for indians on display at exhibition
Added on: Feb 11, 2003 | Hits: 2878