Transcript masks - 4TELL

What is a Mask?
 Form of disguise
 Object that it worn over or in front of the face to hide an
identity
 Used to create another being
 Ability to hide or show emotions
Who wore Masks?
 Native Indians
 North Americans
 South Americans
 Africans
 Europeans
 Orientals
 Mexicans
People from ALL around the world wore/wear masks
How were Masks made?
 Masks were once made from all materials of the
earth
 Wood, Corn husks, Leather, Rocks, Shells, Leaves, Dirt,
Natural materials from the earth, Fabric, Copper, Gold,
Clay, Skulls, Wood
Are all Masks the same?
 No
 Masks are different for each culture, each event, and
each person
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Hunting
Religious
Theater/ Acting
Celebrations
Authority: King or leader wore mask
What emotions do Masks
reveal?
 Not all Masks are the same
 Masks are created to show different emotions
Mask Usage
Mask Emotions
Hunting
Fear, Strength, Respect, Fierceness,
Passion, Power
Religious
Holy, Sacred, Diving, Blessed,
Righteous, Respect, Strength, Power
Theater/Acting
Laughter, Sadness, Happiness, Anger,
Jealously, Serious, Whimsical, Silly
Celebrations
Joy, Happy, Pleasure, Delight, Power,
Strength,
King/ Leader
Respect, Strength, Fear, Esteem,
Power, Divine
Florida Native Indians
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Calusa 
Tequesta
Timucua
Miccosukee
Jeaga
Ais
Apalachee
Creek
Choctaw
What were the masks used
for?
 Florida Indians:
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Hunting
Celebrations
Fighting
Authority
Religious
Are Masks important today?
How are they used?
 YES
 How are Masks important today:
 Used in almost everything
 Theater, Medical, Protective, Occupational (Gas Mask), Sports,
Disguises (Robbers), Fashion, Halloween or Scary masks
Where else do we use MASKS?
References
 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mask#Africa
 http://www.masksoftheworld.com/
 http://www.anymask.com/historyofmask.html