Mask Makers Web

Site in German. Masks for sale

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many masks - good text

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The Yoruba people live in Nigeria and Benin (formerly the kingdom of Dahomey), and number nearly 24 million people. Beginning around 1000 AD, the Yoruba built a thriving network of cities and trading routes. Many of those cities survive today, and much of the original societal structure is preserved. Yoruba kings, known as "Oba", are still considered sacred, and still live in palaces in the center of town, surrounded by the residences of their lesser chiefs. Echoes of the Yoruba can even be felt in the Americas in the form of Santeria. This religious tradition evolved in Cuba when the ritual practices of imported Yoruba slaves mixed with Christian theology of the new world. Santeria is still practiced today in many parts of the new world, and still retains it's recognizable Yoruba origins.

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An on-line shop for mask collectors and folk art lovers featuring tribal masks from all over the world. Also included are masks for Halloween, Party, Drama, Art, and Protection.

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The Punu people of the east African nations of Cameroon, Gabon and the Congo produce some of the most strikingly beautiful masks in all of African art. The white faces of many Punu Masks are intended to ward off evil spirits and witches- and the tall hairdos typical of most Punu Masks signify that the woman is wealthy and thus never has to carry goods on her head

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Haida,Tlingit,Northern Kwakiutl,West Coast,Southern Kwakiutl,Coast Salish,Tsimshian. We would like to invite you to take a moment to become familiar with the history and culture that has influenced the artwork of the Northwest Coast Native Communities. The Native Communities in this territory have developed a way of life that is based on the rugged seas, rivers, streams, mountains and the immense forests. This narrow coastline was abundant with Salmon and Cedar that was the foundation of the economy and source of revenue in this region. At this time Canadian Indian Art offers an exclusive collection of West Coast Native Artwork

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"In a world of endless change and complexity, the mask has offered a continuum for Native people to acknowledge our connection to the universe. Through masks we identify our humanity. Through masks we affirm celestial places that honour the moon and stars. Through masks we conquer our fear of the oceans deep. Through masks we interact with the spirit world, our final destination. " Robert Joseph, Kwakwaka'wakw Chief and Guest Curator

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Beautiful African Masks of the Kwele tribe

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The Guro tribe (also called ?Guru? or ?Kweni?) inhabit Baoule in the Ivory Coast. 1906 marked a turning point in Guro civilization. Up to that point they had been protected from colonization by the dense forests which inhibited European encroachment. But in 1906 the French began to overcome these obstacles. The Guro reacted by becoming more nomadic. Living off the land and staying on the move, the Guro were able to evade complete domination briefly; but ultimately in 1912 they were colonized by the French. Since that time the Guro have turned to subsistence farming. Guro villages are not lead by a chief per se. A distinguished village elder may be designated to mediate disputes and serve as liaison to neighboring tribes; but that elder will lack the authoritarian powers of a true chief.

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The Dan tribe chiefly inhabits the Ivory Coast and Liberia where they arrived in the eighth century B.C. A loose confederation of villages totaling some 350,000 individuals, the Dan have spent much of their history battling neighboring tribes and sometimes each other. This gave the them a ferocious reputation as each Dan warrior sought "tin": individual prestige or glory. In former times "tin" was readily available through bravery in war; but the encroachment of colonial governments, and increased centralization has made tribal conflicts less common. Today's young Dan warrior is left to find his "tin" through other pursuits.

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Fierberg's Costume Warehouse is known far and wide for quality and service in the world of theatrical rental design. We are are the third oldest of its kind in the country. We are proud to be keeping Mendel Fierberg's dream alive. Now the business is known for costuming many commercial accounts, television, film, video, live theatre, photographers, weddings, proms, holidays, ice shows, and much, much more!

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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 mysterious qualities of masks have always been fascinating. Many beautiful masks are available, each with unique properties. These are wonderful objects for shadow box framing.

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Unique online gallery featuring handmade traditional masks from Venezuela. Every mask has a story behind it!

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These are handcrafted with a tough mixture of rice paper, cotton rag paper, wood and newspaper.

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Wooden Masks Masks carved in wood and painted

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Masks are used throughout the world to represent the spirit forces, seen and unseen that control humans. African masks are the best known with an endless variety for planting, harvesting, rain, fertility, wisdom, rites of passage, homage and divining. Hudok masked dancers in Borneo, carnival masks from Peru, and wayang topeng masks of Java all are used in important rituals. Africa, Peru, Kalimantan, Java

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Maskarade 630 Saint Ann Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70116

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Very elegant masks. DRESSES FOR GALA EVENINGS AND BALLS Costume rental for parties and events all over the World masks, fans, hats, mantles and accesories

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Masks featured by mask artists from New Orleans, Venice, Italy, New York.

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We are located in New Orleans' famous French Quarter, just steps from Jackson Square. We carry a large selection of masks from local artists Tom Finn, Donna Crawford, Paul Fritt, Cindy Ridgway, Jim Lewis and Conway Horn, Beverly Boulet and Isaac Johns as well as works from other faboulous artists like Vincent Ur, Chuchaa, Diane McKee, Tom Olivier and Ken Pino. These artists work in a variety of mediums and can create custom pieces for you We also have fine Italian masks, exotic masks from Africa, Indonesia, New Guinea and other countries. In addition, you'll find masks to decorate your walls, modern sculpture and decorative mirrors plus a fanciful collection of wearable wings.

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"Necropolis" is one of the private collection of Artist Binay Singh Shandilya of India. The masks were on display & sell at New Delhi, India during January 2006. These are pure pottery works and no artificial colour is used .

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