Redwood Spirit Mask

I have been working slowly (as always with papier mache) on a basic framework for the Redwood Spirit Mask the inspiration for which came during a walk in the redwoods on Easter as mentioned earlier in this blog.

This morning I have started the work on what will appear to the viewer of the dancing mask. (Oh yes, all my masks are "dancing masks".)

I will be pretty large--well, what the heck, the ancient redwood trees are as tall as a football field is long and more and my mask won't be THAT big?

Here is the working drawing for the concept:

As you see, the wearer's head and eyes will look out from the "forehead" of the mask.

A very interesting project, yes?

See you around.

TW

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