Where did the African tribal masks come from?
Fine old school wooden African Tribal mask Hand carved portrait with natural fiber hair Measures: 8″ wide x 6″ deep x 10″ h… This well carved and polychrome decorated suspension hook figure was from the Middle Sepik river region in Papua New Guinea, made by PNG Iatmul people and associated groups.
When did the hand carved folk art masks start?
Collection of worldwide traveler’s hand carved folk art masks, circa 1940s – 1970s, possibly earlier. We purchased the estate of an Atlanta Coca Cola executive, who traveled the worl…
What kind of masks do they have in Mexico?
Colorful Hand Crafted/Painted Ceramic FACE MASK or Wall Hanging Decor Only 1 left! Felipe Horta. Large Wood Mask with Jesus and Devil. Michoacan, Mexico.
What kind of masks are in San Miguel de Allende?
Carved wood with fur and pigment decoration. Vintage Mexican leather mask from San Miguel de Allende, made circa 1930s. This mask is made of gilt ceramic. This is a Portuguese work, circa 1970. A mask from Democratic Republic of Congo. Hand-carved from a single piece of wood, and painted. Mounted on a black metal stand.
Who is an expert on Native American masks?
The following was written and prepared by Winfield Coleman, artist, published scholar of American Indian culture and an illustrator of museum catalogs and ethnographic books.
Where can I find masks of the Americas?
Winfield served as curator of the traditional mask portion for the exhibit, Masks of the Americas, which were combined with the contemporary masks created by Becky Olvera Schultz at the Marin Museum of the American Indian in Novato, CA. The exhibit was on display from 11/02/07 to .
Who are the curators of masks of the Americas?
Winfield served as curator of the traditional mask portion for the exhibit, Masks of the Americas, which were combined with the contemporary masks created by Becky Olvera Schultz at the Marin Museum of the American Indian in Novato, CA. The exhibit was on display from 11/02/07 to 06/30/08. Contact Winfield Coleman: [email protected].
What kind of material are Native American masks made of?
Masks can be made of many materials, including paint applied directly to the skin. Wood is the most widely used material, but the ingenuity of Native Americans has been applied to a variety of masks made of cloth, corn husks, leather, gourds, shell, feathers, and metal. The majority of masks combine several materials.
