Ceramic Masks


Traditional Chinese Culture in Taiwan
Folk Arts Lion Dance - The lion dance has a long history with many mask variations.
Milwaukee Public Museum
Masks from a variety of world cultures, collected by the Milwaukee Public Museum.
Arts and Crafts - Japanese Culture Net Links
Links on Japanese arts and crafts, from the Mining Co. Guide
African Native Masks
Several areas of West and Central African cultures create masks.  Masking has different meaning to the Native people such as female and male spirits.  The masks are created with such objects as combs, mirrors and bells.  Wood is the major material they use to make the masks.
Lourdes Grobet
The mask in Mexican politics and culture - Lourdes Grobet.
Noh
Noh drama is Japan's oldest theater form, which apparently goes back to very ancient times.  It is highly stylized and the actors wear masks and are accompanied by special music.  Noh masks can be used for several roles.  They are designed to show subtle nuances of expression and character.

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10/24/05