Harrison Mask Functions

Mask Functions

Recognize these masks?

What are their colors and shapes?How does that relate to their function?

Folk Masks

Social and Religious Uses

Secret Society Events Funerals and Initiations

Ancestors

Gods

Gods

Battle Evil Spirits

Battle Evil Spirits

Evil Spirits

Hero Mask

Mischevous Spirits

African Initiation Rites

Shaman Mask

Funeral

Hunting

Iroquois False Face Society

Festival

Performance Mask

Japanese No Masks

New Year Dances