What type of lines are you likely to see in Native American Masks?
Bold, dark, outlining shapes, curved
Why did many Native American tribes decorate their masks like animals?
They believed that if a person wore a specific animal mask in a certain ritual, that the spirit and characteristics of the animal would be taken on by them
What atmosphere or mood am I likely to see in Native American Masks?
Expressive, thought, provoking, energetic
Were the colours used more Natural, or Unrealistic?
Unrealistic Colours - a face isn't bright green!
What material were the masks made of?
They are wooden
True or False? These masks were worn as part of everyday life
False! These masks were reserved for traditional ceremonies including medicinal, spiritual, or dances!
What sort of shapes am I more likely to see in my mask? triangles or circles?
Triangles
How would you describe the texture of the mask?
wood - smooth, bumpy around the facial features, course and rough hair
True or False? The tone is unrealistic and flat. Colour is used to show tone in facial features.
True! They used colours to accent facial features.
Name at least 3 colours that are commonly used on these masks?
Red, Green, White, and Black
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