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Essay Archive - Native American Masks
Native American Masks
Masks were an important part in many Native American Cultures .
They were used in hunting, healing, and other rituals . Masks were
Other materials used in the creating of these masks included
pigments, clay, bark, fur and hair, tortoise shell, rope, leather, and cord.
Some masks were very simple, carved only out of a small piece of
wood. Other masks were very elaborate, and extensively decorated . Some
masks were very large, and were worn over the head and back. Masks were
sometimes made for one use only, and then burned afterward....
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