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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;