It was carved out of wood and it is an african mask wishuknewme@hotmail.co.uk
Well, darling, portrait masks were often made of materials like wood, clay, or even precious metals. These materials were used to capture the likeness of a person's face in a more permanent form. So, if you're looking to immortalize your fabulous self, you might want to consider one of these materials for your next portrait mask.
The reddish stone used in Tutankhamen's death mask was carnelian. The death mask is made of gold, inlaid with colored glass and semiprecious stones.
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a volto mask is a full-faced venetian mask, usually seen at masquerades and carnivals.
It should be made out of plastic. ( I guarantee it ).
They used protective suits made of leather with a mask with a long nose full of flowers, coz they belived the plague was caused by bad smells.
I have found a link online that may answer your question... http://www.precolumbianjade.com/maya.htm
Make your own. You can use paper mache' to make it.
the chinooks made bowls and plates from clay and other different materials to eat off of
According to the Brooklyn Museum, it is mixed media. I would imagine that it is made from the same materials as his larger pieces which is silicone, fiberglass, paint, and nylon. There are a few YouTube videos that deal with making of the Mask II.
kane's mask was made from vinyl
They thought their clothing (and particularly their bird masks) would keep them from contracting the Plague. The whole costume was designed, or so they believed to ward off the plague. The beak was stuffed with herbs to keep the smell (and they thought the plague) at bay. The long waxed cloak and hat again to ward off the deathly plague and the staff to stop them having to touch the victims.
Pharaoh death masks were made by skilled craftsmen using materials such as solid gold or gold leaf to create the mask. The process involved sculpting a lifelike representation of the pharaoh's face, often with intricate details and decorations. The mask was then placed over the mummified pharaoh's face to protect and accompany them in the afterlife.
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you put on a gas mask..... an well that's it
AnswerThe masks were made of stiffened cloth and painted to look like bird beaks. One reason for this was that some people thought birds spread the plague, so wearing a bird mask was a sort of reverse charm against it, and another reason was to keep your face and nose as far from the "bad air" as possible to avoid contracting the disease.