masks

Includes instructions for easy-to-make masks, including a wicked witch, chef, baboon, pirate, and geisha.

Describes the use of masks in ancient and contemporary societies throughout the world, including masks used in religious ceremonies, holiday celebrations, theatrical performances, and daily life.

Barbie investigates when a valuable jeweled mask disappears in the middle of a play.

Explains that throughout history people all over the world have used masks for religious purposes as well as for disguise, protection, and enjoyment.

A step-by-step photographic guide to the techniques of making and designing masks for all occasions, from a children's party to a masked ball. Templates are included.

A collection of photographs of traditional Mexican masks that are used in folk festivals and a brief history of masks in Mexico.

Explores "a world in which cataclysmic events have left the Autarchy of Aygrima--the one land blessed with magical resources--cut off from its former trading partners across the waters, not knowing if any of those distant peoples still live. Yet under the rule of the Autarch, Aygrima survives. And thanks to the creation of the Masks and the vigilance of the Autarch's Watchers, no one can threaten the security of the empire"--Dust jacket flap.

Through revealing texts and an wirde range of dramatic illustrations, a team of experts discusses the disparate traditions surround masks in eight principal areas: Africa, Oceania, Latin America, the Pacific Northwest, Japan, classical Greece and Rome, Egypt, and Europe.

The Alden children find what appears to be a Native American mask in a trash can and set out to learn its significance--and catch a thief--after it is stolen.

Simple, easy to make masks are illustrated, with step-by-step directions.