Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Cave Men only "Oooga Booga" => Topic started by: swamp monkey on January 17, 2011, 02:45:58 pm
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Here is a Spiro mask I have had around the shop for about three years in various stages of completion. It is now done and hanging on the wall. I saw the actual artifact at a temp. display of mound builder art at the St. Louis Art Museum. Hero Hawk and Hand. It was really smaller than I thought and it really is not a mask. Likely this was a head dress piece. It is too small to cover much of the face and there are no eye holes. The eyes, ear spools and mouth had mussel shells in them originally. I do not know what kind so I just winged it.
Has anyone else tried to make any Native American masks? I would love to see them and know how you made yours.
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I have a book (The World or the American Indian) put out by Nat.Geo. It has an article on easteren woodland mask, it shows a mask being carved in a standing tree. Pretty neat article. I really like your mask .
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Great artwork, would love to see a close up on details!
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wild man can you provide the info on that book? Sounds like a good one to find.
medicine wheel, Let me know what you are interested in and I will gladly provide it. other views, specs etc. Pleased to share.
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Till now, I only had the idea. I like these masks very much. The Westcoast carvings as well as the big canoes, the houses, the complete woodwork of the Natives living there is very impressive. I have the only book in german available and some day when I got the correct wood I`ll try to carve a mask or some more.
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The whole thing is 11 and 1/2" tall 6 " wide. Ears stick out 1" each and are 2 1/2" tall. nose is 1 1/2" wide at the base. Eyes are 1X 3/4"; mouth is 1 1/4X 3/4". The ear spools may be a bit too small but I made them 1/2" dia.
The original mask is pictured below. If there is anything else you want to know I will be glad to provide it. I may have some things off. This was the best I could do with only a photo.
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Hey swamp,I went up to cherokee N.C, this summer to study their baskets and seen a lot of wooden masks.There is a book called the native americans,shows a lot of artifacts including masks.Also tht is a nice replica you made.
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Hey swamp,I went up to cherokee N.C, this summer to study their baskets and seen a lot of wooden masks.There is a book called the native americans,shows a lot of artifacts including masks.Also tht is a nice replica you made.
I found several books online by this name. do you know the authors? Sounds interesting.
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I have a book (The World or the American Indian) put out by Nat.Geo. It has an article on easteren woodland mask, it shows a mask being carved in a standing tree. Pretty neat article. I really like your mask .
Thanks fellas. That stuff makes the heart smile.
Is that book you reference good for inspiring craftsmen like ourselves or is it more of a history of the people and their customs?
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Hey swamp,the book the native americans is written by Collin F.Taylor and William C.Sturtevant.It is a real interesting book with a lot of pictures.All kinds of masks.
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Nice mask Swamp Yeti. I made this one a few years back...
Keith
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Ooooooooooh!
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I made these for display last year,,7 clans of the Cherokee,Made out of red cedar
Paint Clan
(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa398/wall5834/DSCF2350800x600.jpg)
Bird Can
(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa398/wall5834/DSCF2349800x600.jpg)
Potato Clan
(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa398/wall5834/DSCF2348800x600.jpg)
Deer Clan
http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa398/wall5834/DSCF2347800x600.jpg
Long Hair Clan
(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa398/wall5834/DSCF2346800x600.jpg)
Wolf Clan
(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa398/wall5834/DSCF2345800x600.jpg)
Blue Clan
(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa398/wall5834/DSCF2344800x600.jpg)
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oops..1 more Deer Clan
(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa398/wall5834/DSCF2347800x600.jpg)
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Those are some nice masks I have one I am working on it's not made of wood :) I am not sure if it was really used to make as a mask but il post it when I get off work it is made from a cow pelvic it's not finished but il show you what I have so far
Sterling
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well here it is its not finished yet the skunk hide is not attached yet but this is where i plan to place it. i think it is coming out nicely
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skyarrow, I have seen hide masks but never anything like this. You get definite points for the Hollywood factor. That is one wicked looking mask.
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Those are made out of red cedar Cow pelvic? sounds great! look forward to seeing it. Rick
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oops,didnt see page 2,,,THAT is way yonder cool!! I like it,wear it to work and see your boss react!!!
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I have been thinking o making a garb to go with it I'm glad yall like it il post more once it is fully complete
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Skyarrow, a nice black bear skin would go well with that for a cloak. ;) Cool mask.
Wayne
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Cool looking mask, Sterling, but my wife pointed out, " I wonder if he knows he has his head in a cow's butt". ;)
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You see that is the trouble with Women, just when a Man is enjoying himself, a Woman will always point out the obvious, and take all the wind out of his sails, and pretend to just be observing...... ::) ;D ;D Women just hate to see Men enjoy themselves. ;) ;D In fact it was probably the Women in the tribes, that started the men to wearing masks. "Oh, I tell you Chattering Wren, it was a riot, and he fell for it so easily! I told him that if he were to make this mask that I drew in the dirt, the great spirit would grant him good hunting, and he worked two days on that mask, and actually wore it at the dance! It was all I could do to keep from falling on the ground laughing, I said here Squatting Toad, make a mask like this and dance in it, and you will have good hunting. I have one for my Brother n Law to wear also, I told foul Buffalo wind, he had to carve it, and then wear it, while dancing and singing, and he would have many children. I tell you I had to go in the woods, and let it all out, I was laughing so hard, I could hardly breathe, and then, I had this idea, for my other Brother n law, Grumbling Chipmunk,.......you see that buffalo cow pelvis?"..... ::) ;D ;D
Wayne
Wayne
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Nice mask man......----John