December 4, 2015 Friday

Other kinds of mask making


I like to make masks that are not intended to be worn, but are decorative  instead. They hang on the wall and look cool. I have a collection of masks in 
the stairwell  that leads to my studio.  I have two authentic African masks, a Guro mask from Ivory Coast and a body mask which depicts a pregnant belly. 
These two African pieces were more likely made for sale than ritual use.  A 
third mask on my wall is a tiny  clay piece from Peru. The other masks are my 
creations, made from plaster, Paper Clay, or cardboard.


Paper Clay
Paperclay is a non-toxic modeling material that can be sculpted, molded or shaped, and air 
dries to a hard finish that can be carved, or sanded. I have baked it, but it is not necessary.

http://paperclay.com/  


LINKS ABOUT AFRICAN MASKS


http://kwekudee-tripdownmemorylane.blogspot.com/2014/06/guro-gouro-people-artistic-mande-mask.html


http://masks.novica.com/ghanaian/bird/  

Cardboard Imitation African mask by me

Plaster cast tree spirit by me

Plaster cast tree spirit by me