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Masks are used to hide, protect and cover all parts of the face. They are used for various purposes like protection, concealment, performance and amusement. Masks are worn also as a part of disguise. Since ancient times , masks are used for both ceremonial , virtual as well as practical purposes. Masks make tremendous cultural conversation pieces in our homes. They are painted with emblematic designs and bright colors. Some masks have realistic and naturalistic human or animal features while others provide a monstrous appearance.
Types of Material
Different materials used in making of masks are
Different materials used in making of masks are
- Paper
- Metal
- Shell
- Wood
- Stone
- Grass
- Cloth
- Leather
- Mud
Types
There are different types of masks serving different purposes such as :
There are different types of masks serving different purposes such as :
- Disguise Mask: It is worn to protect or disguise the face. Disguise masks shape usually contain animal or human features. Examples of them are ceremonial masks, theatrical masks, burial and death masks and festival masks.
- Medicinal Masks: It includes oxygen mask , surgical mask , face shield and CPR mask or pocket mask serving different purposes.
- Protective Filter Mask: It is worn by NYPD officers on the head and face to afford protection to the wearer.
- Sports Mask: It comprises of ski mask , diving mask , goalie mask ,wrestling mask and paint ball mask.
- Life Mask: It is a plaster cast of a face used as a model for making a painting or sculpture.
- Death Mask: It is very popular and taken from the face of a recently dead person.
- Buccal Mask: It is a mask that covers only the cheeks and mouth.
- Facial Mask: It is a temporary mask used in cosmetics and therapy for skin treatment.
- Halloween Mask: This type of mask is very popular in the western world when the Halloween day is celebrated on 31st October, every year. A fun festival for all age groups, people attend them in disguise, wearing halloween masks, especially the ones that are crafted from pumpkin.
- African Masks: The African masks are widely demanded by art connoisseurs as they are considered as valued pieces of decorative art. In fact, they are considered to have certain ritualistic significance and can drive away evil forces as well as protect the household.
- Masquerade Mask: This is prevalent in western world and is now also seen in Indian and other Asian countries where ball parties are arranged where everyone has to wear masquerade masks, so that they cannot be recognized at all. These masks need not cover the entire face. Some of them are designed to cover the eyes only and are fixed on a stick carried by the wearer.
Purpose of Masks
Masks are the earliest creation of humans to establish a relationship with, as also replicate and re-create, the outer phenomenal world and the inner person. It is one's belief that meaning and representation of masks is different. Masks show and tell about :
Masks are the earliest creation of humans to establish a relationship with, as also replicate and re-create, the outer phenomenal world and the inner person. It is one's belief that meaning and representation of masks is different. Masks show and tell about :
- Natural Powers
- Emotions
- Narrative
- Social World
- Celebrations
- Ritual
- Decoration
Popular Regions in India
Masks manufacturing and designing is famous and renowned in Himachal Pradesh , Orissa , Kerala , Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.
Masks manufacturing and designing is famous and renowned in Himachal Pradesh , Orissa , Kerala , Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.
Popular Masks of the World
- African masks
- Nepal masks
- Tibetan masks
- Japanese masks
- Chinese masks
- Korean masks
- Asian masks
- Indonesian masks
- Native American masks
- German masks etc.
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