MASKS
Written By Christina Michele Rios
When teaching, I often use clay for cultural mask-making lessons that explore masks in global rituals, celebrations, and storytelling. A favorite technique involves draping clay slabs over newspaper forms and shaping the surface to create distinct characteristics, with an emphasis on artistic analysis and unique expression.
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Forester
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Mosaic
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Blue Man
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Pretty Boy
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Red Clay
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Sleeper
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Tiger Stripe
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Aztec Warrior
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Blue Mood
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Challenger
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Conquistador
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Extruded
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Fem Forms
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Jaw Bone
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Open Face
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Underglaze
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Winker
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Wood Warrior