MASK

NATURE OF MASK

Mask are believe to be used to conceal the wearer’s identity or they can create a new identity

Mask come in many different sizes and shapes

The style of a mask is directly related with the purpose of the mask.

Mask can be used to represent people, gods, animals and demons.

STYLES OF MASK FINGER MASK: finger masks are carved

from wood and may have feathers. They are worn like rings and used for storytelling and dancing

STYLE OF MASK FULL MASK: Full masks cover the face

and are used in pantomimes. They may have movable jaws for different facial expressions.

STYLE OF MASK HALF MASK: Half masks cover half the

face or more, leaving the mouth uncovered for speaking.

STYLE OF MASK HEADDRESS MASK: These mask rise

from a base that rests on the wearer’s head. They feature representations of human or animal heads or figures

STYLE OF MASK HELMET MASK: These fit over the entire

head

STYLE OF MASK HORIZONTAL PLANK MASK: These mask

are worn on top of the head, resemble a bird in flight.

STYLE OF MASK TOTEM MASK: Are mask that are as high

as twenty feet and represents the protection of living things from the spirit.

MASK IN CULTURE MASK S ARE FOUND IN CULTURES ALL

OVER THE WORLD.o PEOPLE USE MASK FOR THE FOLLOWING

REASONS: o IN RITUALS AND CEREMONIESo IN HARVEST AND FERTILITY CELEBRATIONSo IN PREPARATION FOR WAR o TO CONTROL THE FORCES OF GOOD AND EVIL

MASK IN CULTURE Masked performances were used as a

medium to pass on old traditions and heritage to the younger generations.

These performances taught the importance of social, religious and moral values.

CULTURAL MASK GROUPINGSo KINDSo RITUAL

USES These mask are

believed to have supernatural powers that allow the wearers to change into animals. The wearer is able to seek advice from the ancestors in the spirit world.

CULTURAL MASK GROUPING CEREMONIAL These are similar

to ritual mask but have some special forms and details showing gods, ancestors spirits, mythological beings, etc.

CULTURAL MASK GROUPINGS RELIGIOUS

FESTIVAL

These mask increase religious belief or devotion to a god and guard against evil spirits.

These mask are used in storytelling, folk events, harvest festivals, etc.

CULTURAL MASK GROUPINGS THEATRICAL

DEATH

These mask are used in dramatic performances

These assure the dead a safe journey through the underworld to a place where their spirits can help the living.

CEREMONIAL AND RITUAL

CEREMONY RITUAL

More relaxed A set of actions

performed for their actual meaning

A celebration of life, the gods and goddesses, events and nature

Rigid A set of actions

performed for their symbolic meaning

Marks extraordinary times in one’s life, like Rites of Passage,

Preserves religious and cultural beliefs and family tradition passed down from generation to generation

CEREMONIAL AND RITUAL

CEREMONIAL RITUAL

Reassures people by promoting healing, abundant crops and fertility through:

Rainmaking;Communication

with spirits;Initit;