Wooden Masks From Around The World

Masks around the world.

Wooden masks from around the world. Note that there are 1759 masks in this website s archive. The mask s lining includes a corn blend for comfort and the elastic band is recyclable. Masks have been used around the world for centuries for all kinds of religious and cultural celebrations. Press the q on the right of the home page type in a word and then press enter keep trying different words or combinations until you get what you want.

The iroquois made spectacular wooden false face masks used in healing ceremonies and carved from living trees. Africa most african masks are made of wood. There are about 1000 more masks in the book masks of the world by ibold yohn which you can order on. African makishi dance mask samahongo mongongu wood carved lozi tribe zambia.

Editing by richard lough and. These masks appear in a great variety of shapes depending on their precise function. Frequently a mask is created for for an individual person specifically to fit their face. We work with mask makers mainly in mexico who ar.

Fang helmet mask with four faces and crown authentic carved wood african art. Antique african tribal wood carving face mask birds ram horns spiritual large. Festima masks made of wood straw leaves and textiles represent animals and ancestral spirits. Woodland tribes especially in the north east and around the great lakes cross fertilized culturally with one another.

The boruca people live in southwestern costa rica. They unite people with nature. These masks are made of leaves straw and wood and symbolize the worship of ancestors. A mask can be used to create a different persona for a wearer and are used in religious celebrations as well as dances parties and for decoration.

Biodegradable and compostable face masks made from materials such as hemp or wood fibres are being made or developed around the world. Devil masks are part of a centuries old festival called the game of the devils honoring the boruca s fight to defend their. Made from materials such as hemp or wood fibres are being made or developed around the world. Mask making is an ancient custom in africa and festima is celebrated to protect the tradition.

Brass eyelets and an agave cord are attached to the back for easy hanging. Many locals believe that mask wearers embody the subject of the masks. Victor hernandez hand carves this decorative balsa wood mask in the image of a jungle cat.