Masks Flashcards
What is Kanganaman Mask?
It is a mask from Kanganaman Middle Sepik, New Guinea. It is meant to be worn or carried during rituals; made of wood.
It is worn and displayed in houses during the anniversary of Kitano Shrine in Tokyo, Japan and was first worn by monks.
Giant Kitano Mask
What is Tutankhamen’s mummy mask?
It is the death mask of Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamen.
Tutankhamen’s mummy mask is made of?
Gold
It is the death mask of Roman nobleman.
Imago
These are rituals or performances involving masks and costumes.
Masquerade (Africa)
In Africa masks are…
Physical presentation of spirits or cultural heroes.
It is worn by the members of Ngil Society.
Fang or Ntumu Mask
Members of Ngil Society are charged with…
Finding and punishing wrongdoers.
White masks are associated with?
Death or spirits
It is ceramic mask.
Bakindo Mask
What is Bakindo Mask?
It is worn by Eastern Nigerian dancers to represent Bakindo, their God.
What is sande society mask?
It is wornd during the initiation ceremony of the Sande Society of Sierra Leone meant to represent the desirable aspects of female beauty.
Sande Society is for…
The education of Mende women.
What is Chi Wara Antelope Mask?
It is worn by members of the Bambara Culture of Mali in West Africa that is used in rituals associated with planting and harvesting.
