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1	The Scream of the Haunted Mask more books like this by R L Stine add to wishlist After the worst Halloween ever, Carly-Beth assumed that nothing could be scarier than a drooling rubber mask with a mind of its own. But now Carly-Beth has discovered something far scarier: an entire house full of haunted masks. If Carly-Beth can survive the night, even a terrifying amusement park like HorrorLand might seem like a vacation. Then ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.33! \| SVS
2	Haunted Mask more books like this by R L Stine add to wishlist Something scary is happening in Goosebumps Horrorland, the all-new, all-terrifying series by R.L. Stine. Just how scary? You'll never know unless you crack open this classic prequel! Carly Beth thinks she's found the best Halloween mask ever. With yellow-green skin and long animal fangs, the mask terrifies the entire neighbourhood. Before long, it ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
3	Head and face masks in Navaho ceremonialism more books like this by Berard Haile add to wishlist Father Berard Haile (d. 1955) spent a lifetime studying and recording Navajo ceremonial practices. His ethnographic work was held in wide regard by contemporary anthropologists, and he is still commonly cited by present-day students of Navajo ceremonialism. Originally issued in a limited edition in 1947, Head and Face Masks in Navaho Ceremonialism ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.95! \| first editions
4	Masks of Black Africa more books like this by Ladislas Segy add to wishlist In this stunning collection, 247 photographs of masks, identified by tribe, place, and ritual use, are featured. Dogon, Senufo, many more. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.42! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Carving Totem Poles & Masks more books like this by Alan Bridgewater, Gill Bridgewater add to wishlist The art of the Northwest Indians requires only a crooked knife and a small selection of gouges to produce designs, curves, patterns and faces. This work shows you how to saw, carve, whittle and paint your way to creating masks, bowls, rattles, amulets and totem poles from this ancient tradition. Each project opens with a brief introduction to ... see all copies from $4.49! new only from $25.00! \| first editions
6	Masks: Faces of Culture more books like this by John W Nunley, Cara McCarthy, John Emigh (Contributions by) add to wishlist From Palaeothic times to the present, people have used masks to add power and mystery to religious rituals, warfare and entertainment. This companion volume to the 1999-2000 exhibtion at The Saint Louis Museum of Art provides a cultural history of these artefacts. see all copies from $18.90! new only from $42.05! \| first editions \| SVS
7	Inventing Masks: Agency and History in the Art of the Central Pende more books like this by Z S Strother add to wishlist The author of this study, Z.S. Strother, spent nearly three years in Zaire studying Pende sculpture. Her research reveals the rich history and lively contemporary practice of Central Pende masquerade. She describes the intensive collaboration among sculptors and dancers that is crucial to inventing masks. Sculptors revealed that a central theme in ... see all copies from $36.00! new only from $36.00! \| first editions \| SVS
8	Can You Spot the Leopard?: African Masks more books like this by Christine Stelzig add to wishlist Describes different types of ceremonial African masks, how and why they are made, and how they reflect the culture of their ethnic groups. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.03! \| SVS
9	Paper mask making more books like this by Michael Grater add to wishlist This do-it-yourself guide gives detailed instructions for making paper masks -- how to cut, fold, score, model, paint, and decorate them. Make masks of people, clowns, birds, and animals. 93 black-and-white illustrations. see all copies from $9.86!
10	African Masks more books like this by Franco Monti add to wishlist see all copies from $4.41! new only from $99.00! \| first editions
11	Masks of Bali more books like this by Judy Slattum, Chronicle Books, Paul Schraub (Photographer) add to wishlist see all copies from $10.00! new only from $32.12! \| first editions
12 view cover	Nino's Mask more books like this by Jeanette Winter add to wishlist Acclaimed author/artist Winter beautifully incorporates Mexican motifs and traditions, as well as Spanish words, into her empowering, magical tale of a young boy who makes his own dream come true. Full-color illustrations. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99!
13 view cover	False Faces of the Iroquois more books like this by William N Fenton add to wishlist see all copies from $50.00! new only from $50.00! \| first editions
14	Paper Masks and Puppets for Stories, Songs, and Plays more books like this by Ron Feller, Kathryn K Hastings (Illustrator), Hermon Joyner (Illustrator) add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $185.68! \| signed copies \| first editions
15 view cover	Masks of Mexico: Tigers, Devils, and the Dance of Life more books like this by Barbara Mauldin, Ruth D Lechuga (Photographer) add to wishlist This is a state-by-state guide for collectors and general folk art enthusiasts to learn about the types of masked dances still carried out in Mexico's Indian and mestizo communities today. Close to one-hundred colour photographs of authenticated masks from the collection of the Museum of International Folk Art are presented, including finely ... see all copies from $15.95! new only from $21.75! \| first editions \| SVS
16	Man as Art more books like this by Andrew Strathern (Photographer), Chronicle Books, Malcolm Kirk (Photographer) add to wishlist see all copies from $11.00! first editions
17 view cover	Saving Face: The Art and History of the Goalie Mask more books like this by Jim Hynes, Gary Smith, Gerry Cheevers (Foreword by) add to wishlist "Saving Face" is the story of those who developed, championed, and continuously improved the most unique and intriguing piece of equipment in all of sports--the goalie mask, one of the most recognizable piece of sporting equipment in the world. John Wiley & Sons see all copies from $25.22! new only from $25.22!
18 view cover	Barbie Mystery #02 more books like this by Linda Aber add to wishlist Barbie's friend Kira takes her to see a play, but a priceless jeweled mask is stolen in the middle of the show. Some is out to steal more than just the spotlight, and it's up to Barbie to catch the crook. Illustrations. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
19	The way of the masks more books like this by Claude Lévi-Strauss add to wishlist This text is a collection of illustrations of masks from the Northwest Coast. see all copies from $5.99! new only from $16.57! \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Masks of the Spirit: Image and Metaphor in Mesoamerica more books like this by Roberta H Markman, Peter T Markman add to wishlist This illustrated study guides the reader through the long history of Mesoamerican mask-making. It explores many themes associated with one of the least understood yet fascinating religious and mythological traditions. see all copies from $2.01! new only from $4.89! \| first editions
21 view cover	Japanese No Masks: With 300 Illustrations of Authentic Historical Examples more books like this by Friedrich Perzynski, Stanley Appelbaum (Editor) add to wishlist New, information-packed introduction and extensive captions accompany more than 120 full-page plates of magnificent, elaborately carved, museum-quality masks worn by actors playing gods, warriors, beautiful women, feudal lords, and supernatural beings. A unique introduction to classic Japanese theater for westerners and an excellent reference for ... see all copies from $7.20! new only from $7.22! \| SVS
22 view cover	Masks, Transformation, and Paradox more books like this by A David Napier add to wishlist Masks are found world-wide in connection with seasonal festivals, rites of passage, and curative ceremonies. They provide a means of investigating the paradoxical problems that appearances pose in the experience of transitional states. In this far-reaching work, A. David Napier studies mask iconography and the role played by masks in the ... see all copies from $3.08! new only from $28.63! \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	Netsuke Masks more books like this by Raymond Bushell add to wishlist Masks are widely used in several ancient forms of Japanese drama, and the mask was a frequent theme for Japanese carvers. This book presents a collection of netsuke masks and provides background information on the theatrical genres and the techniques for carving the full-sized masks. see all copies from $39.00! new only from $60.00! \| signed copies \| first editions
24 view cover	Microlithography: Science and Technology more books like this by James R Sheats (Editor), Bruce W Smith, Sheats R Sheats add to wishlist This self-contained text details both elementary and advanced aspects of submicron microlithography - providing a balanced treatment of theoretical and operating practices as well as complete information on current research in the field. Including discussions on electron beam, x-ray, and proximal probe techniques and enhanced with timesaving ... see all copies from $52.94! new only from $69.99! \| first editions
25 view cover	Turquoise Mosaics from Mexico more books like this by Colin McEwan, Andrew Middleton, Caroline Cartwright add to wishlist The nine turquoise mosaics from Mexico are some the most striking pieces in the collections of the British Museum. Among the few surviving such artifacts, these exquisite objects include two masks, a shield, a knife, a helmet, a double-headed serpent, a mosaic on a human skull, a jaguar, and an animal head. They all originate from the Mixtec and ... see all copies from $13.35! new only from $18.48! \| SVS

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