Our subject today is Folk Culture or handcrafts. My family has a long Indian Heritage, we have Cherokee, and Creek Indian ancestors for certain. Since this prevails in our family I would like to share some Folk Indian Masks.
The Indian Clans placed great emphasis on on family and clan relationships, and traced each clan 's ancestry to a mythical animal.
The spirit masks were sacred and jealously guarded possessions. Fashioned of steamed and bent wood , the intricately carved masks often had moving parts.
They used black paint derived from charcoal or soft lignite coal and red was made from iron ores. The blues were from copper sulphide.
The Tlingit mask represents an animal spirit. The Bella Coola mask personifies a whistling spirit.
What a proud people the Indian's were and should occupy a very honored place in our life today.
Ann
8 comments:
Very nice.
Hugs XX
Barbara
Ooo I have these stamps too, and thought about sharing them, but chose the navajo rugs instead. Have a great day, and thanks for participating.
the masks are very interesting and attractive.
I think they are really good in creating a handcrafted stuff.
Sunday Stamp
thanks a lot for this post! I have a soft spot for the Indian culture in general, so im always curious to learn more
You have a wonderful heritage, I love all the legends of turning into animals.
What a wonderful stamp to showcase one facet of your wonderful heritage! I have been fascinated by Native American's culture.
Nice stamp. In fact I would say each and every new achievement in India should come as a stamp.
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