Mask intro for elementary students.

2. What is a mask?
A mask is an object normally worn on the face for protection,
disguise, performance, and entertainment.
What can a mask be
made from?
A mask is can be made from wood, paper, clay, bronze,
cardboard, rigid wrap and metal!

3. Egyptian Masks
Egyptian masks were used in their burial ceremony and was
believed to protect the body from evil spirits.

4. Greek Masks
Masks in Greece were used for theater. The comedy and tragedy
mask are two that are very recognizable.

5. African Masks
African masks were used for religious ceremonies. Often the dancers
thought that the mask would possess them and they would become
the spirit of the mask.

6. Native American Masks
Native American masks were used very similar to African Mask, but
they were also used for entertainment and medicinal purposes.

7. Asian Masks
In Japan and china masks were also worn for theater and in parades.

8. Can you think of ways
we use masks today?

9. Mardi Gras Masks
Mardi Gras is a Christian french
holiday that is very popular in
Europe and in New Orleans,
Louisiana.
Sometimes people call Mardi
Gras “Fat Tuesday.” It is a huge
celebration to eat milk, cheese
and meat before fasting for Lent.
People celebrate Mardi Gras by
dancing, sport competitions,
parades, street parties and
costume balls.

10. The official
colors for
Mardi Gras
are green,
gold and
purple.
Masks are
often
decorated
with beads,
feathers,
ribbons and
tons of
sparkles!