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What are trestle masks?

Trestle masks are masks that show expression, they are used in performances of mime and are usually made of plastic.


What are kabuki masks made of?

cypress wood


Who invented african masks?

African masks originated in Africa to be used in weddings and other special events. They were often very colorful and were made of wood.


What masks are used in 'Oedipus Rex'?

One set of identical masks for the chorus and individualized tragic masks for each of the characters are used in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the mask for each member of the chorus of Theban elders is the same since there is only one choral viewpoint. There is a feminine mask for the character of Theban Queen Jocasta. Masks for Creon, King Oedipus, the priest of Zeus and Teiresias the blind prophet are more elaborate to indicate each character's more elevated social status in Thebes. But all of the masks are alike in being molded on a marble or stone cast, being made of such organic materials as linen and wood products and being adorned with animal or human hair.


What is the purpose of the Beijing opera mask?

Long before stage make-up and special effects, actors wore masks to show the emotions their character was feeling. Historians know that even in ancient times, story-tellers often used masks in the process of acting out a particular fable. In China, masks were used in what was then called the Peiking opera (today, the English spelling has changed to Beijing, which is closer to the actual Chinese sounds) as early as 1790, and they became a common custom in theater. The masks had a meaning that would be understood in a culture, since they made use of certain colors that were identified with certain emotions. The masks could indicate that a character was loyal, or honest, or deceitful, or courageous. For example, a mask where the dominant color was green showed the character was brave, but it might also show he was brutal or stubborn. A mask with the dominant color of red generally signified a character who was loyal, faithful and courageous. But some masks were a blend of colors, indicating that the character had some complex emotions and as the plot unfolded, you would find out more about him or her. I enclose a good link about the history of some of these masks, with examples of how they were used.

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Who made death made masks from wax during the French Revolution?

Madame Tussaud


Who made the carnival masks in the world?

who made the carnival masks


When were zaka masks made?

zaka masks were made in1986


What were the Egyptian masks made of?

The masks that were used as Egyptian "death masks" were usually made of gold and they had the purpose of was to give a dead face to the afterlife. The other masks were funerary masks. These were often made of wood and were made in to separate pieces.


How were masks first made?

well masks are made of different stuffs.many countries have their own ways of making masks but the basic material for mask making are clay or wood.


How much masks are made a year?

they make 30,000,000 masks made in a year


Did they have bikes in the 1700s?

Yes, they were made in the 1700s and called a "Hobbyhorse".


Who designed the masks for Hollywood Undead?

They made their own masks


When were Maori masks worn?

Maori masks were traditionally worn by the indigenous Maori people of New Zealand during ceremonial rituals and performances. These masks were often made from wood or woven materials and were worn during important occasions, such as festivals, dances, and storytelling events. The exact time period when Maori masks were worn extends back several centuries to before the arrival of European settlers in New Zealand.


When was trestle masks made?

they started making trestle masks in 1994.


Why were masks worn during the ceremonies in Africa?

They were used in religious ceremonies with dancers wearing the masks during the dance. The dancer would pretend to be an evil spirit or an animal.


What are trestle masks?

Trestle masks are masks that show expression, they are used in performances of mime and are usually made of plastic.