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Different categfories of masks with descriptions

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We acquired the 70 plus African masks during several years of living in Western and Central African countries prior to 1986. We wish to market the entire collection, or, alternatively, ethnic groupings that may be of interest to individual collectors. Most of the masks were made in Zaire (Kuba, Pende, Salampasu, Songye, Tshokwe, Yaka, Suku, etc.). Eight of the masks are rare Kom pieces from Cameroon. Masks from Mali, Liberia, Angola and Ivory Coast are also included. The masks which we consider art objects were created for specific utilitarian purposes, as tools to facilitate cultural functions -initiation into adulthood and secret societies, ancestor worship, births, deaths, law enforcement, fertility and agricultural rites, healing and exorcism, etc. Sadly, most African countries which do have museums are without resources to preserve them. The effects of termites, fungi and other pathogens can be seen on many masks.

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

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Two Yaqui Indian Easter masks from Arizona among items here Frank Patania's, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA

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sale

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4300 N. Campbell Avenue Tucson, Arizona 85718 520-577-0290 Beautiful masks here.

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lots of Nice masks and good information here. also: "Oni, which we believe is a unique phenomenon that is embedded in deep and unknown levels of the human mind, plays a relevant role in our lives at times of transition. The widespread recognition of the Oni phenomena is often associated with turning points in history, and seems to reflect meaningful phases in an otherwise chaotic life."

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Die Firma H?bner und Co liefert Dekorationen, Karnevalartikel und Festbedarf

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Makes awsome Giant Puppet

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Masks and headdresses from many nations

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A unique collection of wooden hand carved and painted masks from the states of Guerrero, Oaxaca and Michoacan.

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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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Very interesting art deco masks. Oakland California

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

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The Huichol Indians express their beliefs and deep religious feeling through their art. To the Huichols, religion is not a part of life, it is life. Their art is a direct extension of their religion and it is made not from the standpoint of decoration, but to give profound expression to concepts of spiritual beliefs. Traditional Huichol art, whether it be meticulous beadwork, yarn paintings, masks, votive bowls and arrows or striking embroidered and woven personal adornments, are beautiful not only from the aesthetic standpoint but from the psychological as well. The art consists of many symbols, which tell the story of each piece.

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Mike Lorefice's Merchandise These are the masks they sell in Japan for fans to wear to the shows so they can try to look as cool as their favorite masked wrestler. Anyway, they are very cool if you can afford them, but unfortunately, like seemingly everything in Japan, they are really expensive.

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Beautiful African Masks of the Kwele tribe

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BASKET YAM masks (left) and WOODEN YAM masks (right) are found in the Abelam villages above the Sepik River in Papua New Guinea. Men weave or carve these masks, then paint them with clay pigments or natural dyes, for decorating the largest yams at harvest ceremonies. During ceremonial displays, colorful feathers, flowers, leaves and shell money are added for beauty and power. A man's status is judged by how long he can grow these ceremonial yams, which can reach 9-12 feet

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THE HOME STORES Costumes too.

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John Young Museum of Art Outreach College University of Hawai`i at Manoa Krauss Hall, 2500 Dole Street Honolulu, HI 96822 The museum's current exhibition, the popular "Transformations: Korean Masks from the Ryun Namkoong Collection," has been extended by special arrangement until May 15, 2001, after which time the 109 masks comprising the show will return to Korea

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online maskshopping

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Mexican ceremonial dance masks for sale at Casa de la Cuesta numbers about 200. Address: 32 Cuesta de San Jose San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico 37700

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Wood masks from Guerrer.

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Masken des Dayak Stammes , lebend in Borneo.

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Masks are a very special part of the Mexican culture and recall early hispanic times. For example; the mighty Aztecs had a very special elite in their society: The ?Eagle Knights? (Caballeros Aguila); the highest-class soldiers always respected for their unique braveness and fighting skills. They used to wear a mask and a whole eagle outfit. The mask reflexed their status; it was intimidating and sacred. Masks are mystical; they show another side of the personality of the person who wears it. In Lucha Libre, the mask gives the ?enmascarado? (masked man) a free soul to express himself on the ring. A mask is not just an accessory but also a symbol, an attitude, a cultural icon, an identity for a Luchador. It is like having a second skin that gives you special powers. It gives the Enmascarado?s blood a new essential ingredient and protects him too.

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