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Eharo mask, Elema culture, Papua New Guinea, acquired by the Museum of Toulouse in 1882. Eharo masks (literally "dance head" or "dance mask") were a type of mask used by the Elema people of the eastern Gulf of Papua as part of the "hevehe" cycle of masked rituals. [1] These masks were crafted from barkcloth, vegetable fiber, and various ...
Replica of Neolithic mask. A masquerade ceremony (or masked rite, festival, procession or dance) is a cultural or religious event involving the wearing of masks.The practice has been seen throughout history from the prehistoric era to present day.
The Winged Lions Dance: Two performers carry the Chuji masks and dance around the playing space, loudly opening and closing the mouths of the masks. The purpose of this dance is to ensure the safety of the playing space and actors by expelling evil spirits and demonic animals, which would be scared of the winged lions. Once the dance is done ...
The primary events of FESTIMA are the performances, where mask wearers dance, accompanied by musicians playing hand drums, whistles, and balafons. [3] [7] Sometimes, a translator is present to interpret the meaning of the dance. [8] Some of the ethnic groups whose traditions are represented are the Bwaba, Marka, and Yoruba. [2]
Articles related to dances performed by artistes wearing masks. Pages in category "Masked dances" The following 24 pages are in this category, out of 24 total.
Skull masks and other items made with a strong type of papier-mâché called cartonería. Masks vary by the kinds of materials used to make them. Wood is the most popular material for masks. Clay masks were used in the pre-Hispanic period and can still be found in Metepec (Locos masks), some for Tastoanes in Jalisco and many of the dances in ...
The use of masks in dance in the West traces back to ancient Greece. Grecian dancers would use masks for religious rituals to embody Dionysus and Appollo. [1] In Greek theaters, masks are used to enhance the drama of tragedy and comedy, illustrated by kordax, a mask dance of comedy characterized of uninhibited lasciviousness. [2]
Kummattikali or Kummatti Kali is the famous colorful mask-dance of Kerala, prevalent in Thrissur District, Palakkad District and parts of South Malabar. During the festival of Onam, Kummattikali performers move from house to house collecting small gifts and entertaining people. Kummatti dances are rampant in the Thrissur district during Onam.