Masks of the WorldAn extensive collection of beautiful masks from around the world, all portrayed in beautiful color. Powerful in their form, nearly every continent is represented with masks organized by country of origin and by tribal group. The origin, size, materials, and other useful information is included in the concise captions. Also included are photographs of the masks in use. This collection was originally installed as an exhibition of the California Heritage Museum in Santa Monica, California. It will make a welcome addition to any library of tribal art. |
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20th century Collection 20th century Private Abelam Amerind Foundation Angeles Ann and Monroe Bali Burkina Faso California Heritage Museum Carnival Mask century Private collection ceremonies chrome wood Claire Steinberg Collection of Diane Collection of Dr Collection of Jerry Collection of Jim Collection of Woods Congo Zaire David Rowen Democratic Republic Diane and Ernie early 20th century early to mid Ecuador Ernie Wolfe Face Mask Guatemala Harry and Claire Helmet Mask Hopi Hopi People Hopi Ibibio Igbo Jerry Solomon Jim and Jeanne Jim Pieper John Ross Jon and Cari Joni and Monte Kachina late 19th late 20th century leather Mask Dance Mask Mask Mask Polychrome wood mask represents Mask Wood Mexico 1980s Photo Michael Hamson mid 20th century Monroe Morgan Monte Gordon Newspace Papier-mâché Papua New Guinea Private collection Photo quarter 20th century ritual Segy Shirley and David spirit Tabacundo Tengu Topeng wood and fiber wood and hair Woods Davy Yam Mask Zaire