ART & ARTISTS BOOKS #19
Masks From Around the World
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Make Japanese Masks BookCut and Make Japanese Masks

12 authentic, full-color disguises, including such No masks as a ceremonial old man, the Thunder God, an "Oto" mask used in comic interludes between No plays, as well as masks worn for dance, other types of theatrical roles and temple rituals. Clear diagrams and simple assembly instructions included.

Make North American Indian Masks BookCut & Make North American Indian Masks

8 full-color masks based on authentic North American Indian designs: Hopi corn man, Kwakiutl human/bear mask, Iroquois false face mask, bird and raven masks of Makah Indians (British Columbia), Aztec fire god mask, 2 others. Complete assembly instructions.
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Make African Masks BookCut & Make African Masks

Easy-to-follow instructions for 6 exotic masks based on actual tribal artifacts: dance mask of Ngere tribe (Liberia), dog mask of Mambila tribe (Nigeria), butterfly mask of Bobo tribe (Upper Volta), initiation mask of Bateke tribe (lower Congo), 2 others. Ideal for parties, Halloween, mounting and as conversation pieces.
 
 
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African Masks BookAfrican Masks: The Barbier-Mueller Collection

Now available in paperback, this beautiful volume presents nearly 250 of the finest African masks from the incomparable Barbier-Mueller Collection, which is unique in its vast number of masterpieces and wide geographic scope.

The book includes one hundred color plates accompanied by in-depth descriptions, as well as numerous black-and-white photographs of the masks as they are used in religious and secular celebrations. An introductory text by renowned scholars describes how the masks are constructed, examines their significance in African culture, and offers insight into the universal practice of masquerading.
Mexican Masks BookMasks of Mexico: Tigers, Devils, and the Dance of Life

Masks of Mexico is a state-by-state guide for collectors and general folk art enthusiasts to learn about the types of masked dances still carried out in Mexico's Indian and mestizo communities today.

Close to 100 photos of authenticated masks from the collection of the Museum of International Folk\ Art are presented
Balinese Masks BookBalinese Masks: Spirits of an Ancient Drama

Author Judy Slattum was curator of the "Balinese Traditional Masks" exhibition at the 1991 Festival of Indonesia in the US and of the touring national exhibition. She writes frequently on Bali and conducts cultural tours of the island with her husband, I Made Surya, a Balinese mask dancer.
 
 
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Masks and Culture BookFaces of Culture (Hardcover)

Companion to an exhibition at the Saint Louis Art Museum, this volume is exactly what it claims to be: a survey of the phenomenon of masks.

Starting with prehistory and extending to the present age, this book thoroughly examines the many reasons for making and wearing masks.

 
 
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Traditional Art of the Mask BookThe Traditional Art of the Mask:
Carving a Transformation Mask

This is rare look into the traditional ways of creating the beautiful masks that have brought such admiration to the native American carvers of the Pacific Northwest. The masks of the Kwakiutl people of the Pacific Northwest are noted around the world for their bold colorful designs. Used for dramatic recreations of the ancestors' adventures, they carry a depth of social, historical, and religious meaning.

Lelooska has spent a lifetime creating these masks, a privilege bestowed upon him by the Kwakiutl. Now he shares the traditional carving techniques with carvers everywhere. Each step is illustrated and described to help the carver recreate the mask on his or her own.

The Prop Builder's Mask-Making Handbook
From School Library Journal
YA-- Well illustrated and clearly written, this handbook offers invaluable information for those getting started in this art form. . Ample black-and-white photographs accompany step-by-step directions, written in a nontechnical and informal style. The appendix contains a list of sources for supplies.
- Sheri Maeda, Jefferson Sci-Tech, Alexandria, VA
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