Seward High School Art

April 26, 2013

Ceramic Masks

by e10391

Humans and masks have always gone together.  Cultures throughout history have made masks for ceremony and ritual.  The masks simultaneously hide the wearer while transforming them, exaggerating some power or characteristic within.  Animal features are often used to represent the wearer taking on that animals spirit or traits.  We looked at various masks from around the world and students created their own.  Here they are!:

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Mary Ramirez

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Sam Melvin

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Isaac Osborn

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Gabby Katsma

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Mitch Ludwig

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Alex Estes

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Hannalyn Ohlsen

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Lacy Knavel

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Tristan Wallace

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Matt Morris

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Andy Hughes

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Josie Hubbard

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Ronnie Jackson

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Paige Carter

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Bailey Storie

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Jon Valencia

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Sara Tolson

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Mary Wallace

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