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We traveled the world and we bring you a collection of unique traditioanal masks from different parts of the planet! The masks have been used in all the cultures around the world in all times and have been important part of people's life. In ritual, social and religious functions, where participants wear them to represent spiritual or legendary figures. In some cultures it is also believed that the wearing of a mask will allow the wearer to take on the attributes of that mask's representation; i.e., a leopard-mask will induce the wearer to become leopard-like.
AUSTRALIAN MASK
From the Land Down Under
Rituals are enacted in a lively tradition of dance, painting and music. The Australian tribes paint on cave walls (as early as 25,000 years ago, recent research suggests), on wooden implements and on strips of eucalyptus bark. Their style has one very unusual characteristic; in depicting a living creature the artists like to include the unseen bones and organs within. If you are fascinated by the rituals and culture of the Aussie tribes then why not choosing one of these colorful and original products inspired by the masks of the Aussie culture? If you are interested to buy apparel and gifts featuring this design please click on the image or at this link. AZTEK MASK
Central American Zone.
The Aztecs often designed their masks to represent the face of a deity.Masks bearing the faces of these powerful idols were a key part of many ceremonies. The Aztecs often used these masks as a part of religious rituals. Some rituals made use of masks as a way to harness the power of beings such as deities, or ancient ancestors. Masks had many different uses, but most were ceremonial. Dancers wore masks, and the masks were sometimes worn by priests as well. If you're fascinated by the Aztec culture choose one of our products by clicking at the image or this link. CHINA MASK
A Theatre Tradition
Masks have been a universal part of the human experience from the earliest of recorded time to the present day. Mask making is one of the first and longest lasting forms of artistic expression, used among ancient societies in surprisingly similar ways, despite separation over vast distances and historical time. Masks have been used to express and explore emotions, to contact a spiritual world through ritual performances, for group identity, and for bringing good fortune. All of these purposes are found in the masks of China, a nation that has a very long and rich tradition of mask making that continues to this day. If you are interested to buy apparel and gifts featuring this design please click on the image or at this link. EGYPTIAN MASK
From the Land of the Pyramides
Traditional art describes the most popular and studied forms of African art which are typically found in museum collections. Wooden masks, which might either be human or animal, are one of the most commonly found forms of art in western Africa. In their original contexts, ceremonial masks are used by actors and dancers in religious, political or social performances. Explore the mysteries of Egypt with this wood-like Egyptian ceremonial mask design in a variety of productse by clicking on the picture of this link GREEK MASK
Drama and Comedy
The mask symbolized the power of Dionysus--the transformation of an individual from the state of reserve to one of frenzy (see Maenad). The cult of Dionysus sought to give reign to the darker personna of an individual. Theatre images were popular in Greek and Roman Art, especially in the late Roman empire. If you'd be interested in buying this design printed on a variaty of products click on the image or on this link. INDIAN MASK
Heroes and Gods of the Ramayan Epic
In India the use of masks is found in dance rituals, dramas, folk songs, temples, and different socio-cultural practices . In South India masks are worn by Kathakali Dancers, to depict good and evil characters from Hindu epics. Masks find an important place in Hindu festival celebration such as Durga Puja, Dasera, Ram Navami. To check out this design on numerous products click on the image or this link. JAPANESE MASK
A Way of Living
Immerse yourself in the story of Japanese culture and history as told through masks, which uses range from popular entertainment such as noh drama to religious rituals and courtly performing arts. There are nearly eighty different and distinct characters depicted by the masks used by traditional Noh performers.Only a few skilled Japanese craftsmen have the ability to create authentic Noh masks using the traditional Japanese wood carving techniques.
Master carvers in Japan must commit their work to individual Noh performers, so very little time is permitted for making extra masks for collectors.
Making a Noh masks is a labor-intensive process that can take anywhere from a few weeks to several months from start to finish. Check out this design printed on a variaty of products by clicking on the image or this link.
KENYAN MASK
From the African Land
In Kenya and all over Africa, Tribal masks are used during initiations, rituals, marriages, harvest seasons, and ceremonies as well as to communicate with the ancestors. Masks have also be used to discipline women, children, and criminals or represent ancestors; the masks symbolize sanction control when worn. If you'd like to buy this colorful design in a series of products from t-shirts to mugs and other gifts click on the image or this link. MAYAN MASK
The Lost Paradise
Mayan masks were usually worn in special ceremonies or at deaths. When the Maya buried their great leaders and rulers they made a mask out of jade. Death masks were used to identify the dead person so wandering spirits could not find its body. Many Maya lords wore masks that resembled animals of the jungle. If you're interested in buying this design printed on a variaty of products please click on the image or this link. PERUVIAN MASK
From the Highlands of the Andes
Many Andean dances use masks as part of the dancer's costume. The most common motifs include demons, angels, blacks (negritos), Spaniards (españoles) and all kinds of animals. Masks are made from a range of materials that are as varied as their place of origin:plaster, leather, wood, wire sheeting and tin. The most typical masks include those of the Piro culture, the parlampan , the auquis of Ancash, the jija huanca, the huacones of the central highlands and the famous demons of the seven deadly sins of Puno. If you too are fascinated by the rich tradition of Peru then you should certenly check out this colorful design printed on a series of products by clicking on the image or this link. TIKI MASK
A Polynesian Lifestyle
According to Maori mythology it is widely believed that the Maori Tiki represents the unborn human embryo. And in Maori culture this represents a particularly powerful spirit for warding off bad luck, and as such it is regarded as a good luck charm. It is also known to be a symbol of fertility. Many years ago the most valuable tikis were hand carved from greenstone, and were handed down through the generations as treasured possessions. The Tiki today is carved in a range of materials from greenstone and beef bone pendants through to small to medium statutes or wall hangings made from native New Zealand timbers. If you like this drawing and you'd be interested in buying it printed on a line of products you can click on the image or this link. VIETNAMESE MASK
From the Traditional Vietnamese Theatre
In the traditional Vietnamese theater each actor is responsible for the preparation of his own makeup; and except for the Tho dia (God of the earth) who wears a real mask, all masks are painted on the very faces of the actors. Vietnamese Decoration Masksare usually made by vietnamese traditional material:
bamboo, coconut, and lacquer. There are different
figures and have different emotions. Each one expresses an emotion of one character. If you're interesting in this design you can buy it printed in a variaty of products by clicking on the image or this link.
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