1. Alaskan Native Masks

2. The Meanings of Inuit Masks To show Personality/Emotion To show Personality/Emotion To display Prestige/Rank To display Prestige/Rank During Ceremonies During Ceremonies To practice their Beliefs To practice their Beliefs

3. Some Uses of Inuit Masks Dancing masks to be used in connection with different kinds of ceremonies or lamp extinguishing games. Dancing masks to be used in connection with different kinds of ceremonies or lamp extinguishing games. Theatrical masks were used for entertainment. Theatrical masks were used for entertainment. House masks represented a domestic spirit and protected the home and its members. House masks represented a domestic spirit and protected the home and its members.

4. Examples of Inuit Masks The Fisherman Human Portrait Mask Eagle Mask Nisga’a Moon Portrait Mask Wisdom of Forgiveness Mask Tlingit Beaver Mask

5. Mask Techniques Breaking the edge: to extend beyond the contour of the mask and give it a three dimensional/realistic image. Breaking the edge: to extend beyond the contour of the mask and give it a three dimensional/realistic image. Symmetry: the exact mirror reflection of two sides of an image. Symmetry: the exact mirror reflection of two sides of an image. Pattern: repeating lines, shapes, or a theme used to create design or image. Pattern: repeating lines, shapes, or a theme used to create design or image.