Alaskan Native MasksAlaskan Native Masks

The Meanings of Inuit MasksThe Meanings of Inuit Masks

To show To show Personality/EmotionPersonality/Emotion

To display To display Prestige/RankPrestige/Rank

During During CeremoniesCeremonies

To practice their To practice their BeliefsBeliefs

Some Uses of Inuit MasksSome Uses of Inuit Masks

Dancing masksDancing masks to be used in connection with to be used in connection with different kinds of ceremonies or lamp different kinds of ceremonies or lamp extinguishing games. extinguishing games.

Theatrical masksTheatrical masks were used for entertainment. were used for entertainment.

House masks House masks represented a domestic spirit and represented a domestic spirit and protected the home and its members.protected the home and its members.

Examples of Inuit MasksExamples of Inuit Masks

The Fisherman

Human Portrait Mask

Eagle Mask

Nisga’a Moon Portrait Mask

Wisdom of Forgiveness

Mask

Tlingit Beaver Mask

Mask TechniquesMask Techniques

Breaking the edgeBreaking the edge: to extend beyond the : to extend beyond the contour of the mask and give it a three contour of the mask and give it a three dimensional/realistic image.dimensional/realistic image.

SymmetrySymmetry: the exact mirror reflection of two : the exact mirror reflection of two sides of an image.sides of an image.

PatternPattern: repeating lines, shapes, or a theme : repeating lines, shapes, or a theme used to create design or image.used to create design or image.