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Cultural Masks and their primary purpose to a large extent have been forgotten in the 'civilized' world. Masks use, in ritual dances, has performed an important aspect during religious and the social life of our ancestors. To better understand their origin and reasons of significance, we need to explore other regions.

The African continent is one area of the world where the true meaning of the mask is most apparent. African tribal masks can be associated with ancestral, ceremonial, religion, tradition, and secret societies, which still play a vital role today. Many mask making communities had no written language, so mask and performances was one way for them to pass on their heritage.

Masks from the South Seas are less known than those found in Africa. Although masks from the Melanesian islands of New Caledonia, New Guinea and New Hebrides have become familiar to a wider group in recent years. In Melanesia, ancestor worship was found to be the most dominant. The remodeled and painted skulls, which portray the ancestors, could have possibly stem from ancient Neolithic cultures of the Middle East.

Ceylon and Tibet masks are used in ways, which seem particularly strange to western minds. Ceylonese masks represent demons of sickness and held healing ceremonies to banish these demons, which they believe are evil spirits. The healing ceremony used psychological methods directed towards the psyche of the patient, which also had an effect on their physical condition. These healing ceremonies could not have survived for thousands of years and spread throughout the world if they had not produced results.

Native American masks found in North America have often taken the shape of animals. They sometimes represent a totemic ancestor. Even been known to represent the 'spirit helper' of a shaman, a spirit whom the shaman (magician or medicine man) has summoned to help him in his magical tasks.

Another important type of mask is the theatre mask. Noh theatrical performances of Japan are the most well known and continue to be presented today. Noh masks signify a heroic individual, evil character, spirit, god, devil or mythical animal, and are considered highly sophisticated works of art. Their root still lies in the myths and cults of Japans ancient past, but has broken away from its strictly religious purpose. Theatre Masks can be traced back to the ancient Greeks

European masks have been known for a vast variety throughout the ages but no longer represents the original significance of its past. Carnival masks are considered more now as products of folk art.

Cultural masks from many parts of the world, can be placed into three main categories:

1. Ancestors - Tradition
2. Spirit Helpers
3. Theatre Mask

Cultural Masks has always had a magical and mysterious feel to them. I find their unique designs quite stimulating and motivating. I would love to someday incorporate that into my own 3D Modeling and Graphic Designs. You can read more about that here: http://www.culturalmasks.net/
http://www.culturalmasks.net/category/cultural-masks

Article submitted by: Star G.

Lovely Threads: Huichol Art in Puerto Vallarta

In the course of their travels, many visitors to Mexico and Puerto Vallarta enjoy an encounter with the fine arts, whether they want to or not. Even those who don’t have an eye (or a taste) for the arts find themselves surrounded, with no way out. Sculpture on the Malecón, paintings in their Villa Rental Puerto Vallarta – there is no escape!

For those with a tendency to panic when confronted with an art gallery, here’s some friendly advice: relax. Many of Puerto Vallarta’s galleries feature, or at least include, folk art and the traditional arts of indigenous peoples. You don’t need to recognize the work of Frida Kahlo or Diego Rivera to take pleasure in the color and vitality of local artists.

Indigenous artists with a sense of their past
Among the most popular work is that of the Huichol, an indigenous people of western Mexico. Their oral tradition sets their place of origin in San Luis Posotí. They have lived in the regions of Bolanos Canyon, which includes the far northeastern portion of the state of Jalisco, since the time of first contact with Europeans.

The Huichol people, who refer to themselves as “the people,” have developed a unique culture, rich in tradition. Their religious practice has been handed from generation to generation; the people have practiced simple agriculture on their small ranchos for ages. Today, their farming provides them with a small but abundant living, which they supplement in part with their art.

From simple threads to fine works
Huichol arts are truly lovely to behold. Huichol artists are renowned for their beadwork, their textiles and their yarn paintings. The yarn paintings, in particular, draw a great deal of attention for their color and intricate design. The artist can complete a work on any flat surface, from a piece of wood to a wooden prayer bowl or ceremonial mask. The surface is coated with wax, and yarn is then pressed into the wax to create a wonderous design. Huichol people originally created their unique works for religious celebrations. Today, artists continue to draw on religious symbols for the figures and characters that adorn much of their work.

Your stay in a Villa Rental Puerto Vallarta puts you on location to experience the arts, Mexico-style. You can choose to learn something, or simply to wallow in the sensory experience of these beautiful pieces. Either way, start with a visit to Galeria Piramide at Basilio Badillo 272 for an introduction to Huichol art; then see if you can’t find an artist at work. It won’t hurt you to learn something about local culture while you’re on vacation.

About the Author

The author is a huge fan of Puerto Vallarta and enjoys his vacation at Villa Puerto Vallarta. For further information on Puerto Vallarta Vacation Rental and Villa Rental Puerto Vallarta please visit at www.villaencantada.com.

need joke?

Mrs Lay:I was really insulted at that fancy party last night.
Mrs Lee:Why?What happened?
Mrs Lay:The master of ceremony asked me to take off my
mask.He said it was scary.
Mrs Lee:And you didn't want to remove it?
Mrs Lay:I wasn't wearing one!!

try these....

1

Fresh from her shower, a woman stands in front of the mirror complaining to her husband that her breasts are too small.

Instead of characteristically telling her it's not so, the husband uncharacteristically comes up with a suggestion. "If you want your breasts to grow, then every day take a piece of toilet paper and rub it between your breasts for a few seconds."

Willing to try anything, the wife fetches a piece of toilet paper and stands in front of the mirror, rubbing it between her breasts.

"How long will this take?" she asks.

"They'll grow larger over a period of years," he replies.

The wife stops. "Why do you think rubbing a piece of toilet paper between my breasts everyday will make my breasts grow over the years?"

"Worked for your butt, didn't it?"

He lived. And with a great deal of therapy, may even walk again..

2

Man driving down road.
Woman driving up same road
They pass each other
Woman yells out her window, "PIG!"
Man yells out his window, "B.I.T.C.H!"
Man rounds next curve
Crashes into a huge pig in middle of road.

Thought For The Day : If only men would listen.

3

The mother-in-law stopped unexpectedly by the recently married couple's
house. She rang the doorbell and stepped into the house. She saw her
daughter-in-law standing naked by the door.

"What are you doing?" she asked.

"I'm waiting for my husband to come home from work," the
daughter-in-law
answered.

"But you're naked!" the mother-in-law exclaimed.

"This is my love dress," the daughter-in-law explained.

"Love dress? But you're naked!"

"My husband loves me to wear this dress! It makes him happy and it
makes me
happy. I would appreciate it if you would leave because he will be home
from
work any minute."

The mother-in-law was tired of all this romantic talk and left. On the
way
home she thought about the love dress. When she got home she undressed,
showered, put on her best perfume and waited by the front door. Finally
her
husband came home. He walked in and saw her standing naked by the door.

"What are you doing?" he asked.

"This is my love dress" she replied.

"Needs ironing." he said.

HEHE>>HAVE FUN 2 YA GUYZ READING

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