mask from the eastern hemisphere
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Mask from the Eastern Hemisphere
African Mask
•Originated from Dogon Tribe•Use for rituals•Made of carved woods•Metal bar is used to help hold the mask•Mouth is used to store raw meat to offer to their gods
Dogon Mask
Sukuma Mask•Made of wood, clay and bamboo•Use by males for their harvest•Every family have one•Originated from Sukuma or Tanzania Tribe
Orient Mask
Jin Wu Shu•Made out of wood and painted over•Was use for wars to scare the enemies•Over 70 different mask•Now use in Chinese opera during Chinese New Year
Chinese Lion Mask•Use during Chinese New Year to celebrate Feast of Lanterns•Performed by three people•Ears and Eyelids can move
European Mask
European Clown Mask•Made of wood•It’s very hard to make one•Metal rod is used to help hold the mask•Said to be one of the most difficult and complex of wood carving mask
European Folk Mask•Found in the areas of Transylvania •It has no eye holes and is flat•Made of wool yarn, cloth and animal fur•Worn during Christmas and New Year
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