Masks Of The World

1. Masks Of The World ART & POEMS Mrs. Reiss’ 7th & 8th Grade Art Class&Mrs. Hardy’s 6th Grade English ClassSouth Seminole Middle SchoolCasselberry, Florida U.S.A

2. Poem: T. ByrdMask: R. Roman • My Face • My ears are big and huge • My nose has two big balls • My eyes are black and yellow • My face is small and black • And my Indonesian capital Jakarta • Will give you a good snack Indonesian

3. Poem: A. Farkowski Mask: J. Leiter • Devils Mask • There’s a Devil’s Mask in Haiti • Sitting on a shelf for display • It was never worn by anybody • When you look at it changes your mood • The mask represents the devil. Haiti

4. Poem: O. XiangMask: Anonymous • The Opera’s Small Star • The T’ang Dynasty • Opera was invited then • Of all the members • The monkey is a small star, • Mischievous and active • This animal has: • A very playful nature • The very thoughts of • Curiosity and fun • A playful nature, indeed. China

5. Poem: S. BilskieMask: G. Muniz • Warriors • There are many masks in the world • Some are red and some are blue • Some reflect cultures and some are just for fun • Warriors from china wear odd masks • It is black around the eyes • Has a yin-yang on the forehead • And is red on the rest of the mask. China

6. Poem: I. BorrMask: M. Mercedo • The mask made by Millie looked • Some what silly • The Chinese dragon represents power • And strength, it also has a great length. • The mask was gray, and it was made • To say… • HAPPY NEW YEAR! China

7. Poem: K. FitzpatrickMask: S. Rolon • The Lovely Lady Mask • There was a lovely lady mask, • Which was painted wood and raffia. • Its colors were red, yellow, and white • With a long stringy tan wig. • The Africans used it for ceremonies • And festivals. • To them it is a very genuine mask, • Used in a traditional manner • Outside of Sigiri, • In the village of Tiguibiri. • The lovely Lady Mask, • Was a very important artifact. Africa

8. Poem: E. Milorin Mask: D. Castro • My Face Is White • My face is white • My mouth is open • You never know • When it’s open • I’m from Indonesia • Food so spicy it will give a seizure. • The capital is Jakata. Indonesia

9. Poem: K. HoofmanMask: G. Goodwin • The Sparkly Scary Sharp Teethed Puerto Rican Mask • Its red with sharp teeth sharp teeth • But that’s only from close up • It has big black stripes • Close up its scary • From afar it’s a red star • Its like big tacos • Its colors are cool • They stand for their awesome flag • Their red, white, and blue. Puerto Rico

10. Poem: M. AustinMask: L. Wheeler • Pwo Mask Poem • There is a mask • It is called the Pwo Mask. • There is a tribe who • Wears this mask, • The tribe is • The Luchazi people. • This tribe is related to • The Chockwe people. • The Pwo Mask represents • Women who have died young. • The mask is ideal to female beauty . • When it is worn it honors • Those women who have • Died young. • The mask is 9 inches of • Black stained wood. • It is worn by • Male initiates • On their return to • Their village. Africa

11. Poem: E. HippsMask: A. Kellom • Beautifully Crafted Mask • Mask From where • Mask from where? • I have all the colors of the Jamaican Flag. • I have a yellow X in the middle of my face. • On top and bottom I am green. • My left and right are black. • My brown dread locks are down to my neck. • Celebrations here are very much like the U.S. • Traditions here are very ritualistic. • And carried out over a specific period of time. • Or at specific events. • Where am I? Jamaica

12. Poem: M. MorataMask: B. Stalteri • Yangju Pyedsandae Nori • Showing off on the streets • With your red eye streaks • Feelings find that your • White eyelashes are appealing • It’s the Korean Mask! Korea

13. Poem: A. SantiagoMask: A. Margaritas • The Margarita’s Mask • There are many, many culture’s that make masks, • Mine is Korea and it’s a blast. • The creator of the • Mask is Mr. Margarita’s, woo! • We are going to the zoo! • Now I’ll tell why there is a awesome • Mask exhibit, oh no, oh no you just can’t miss it • Man, you just can’t miss it man woo! • The Korean mask from way back then, has really funny eyebrows and awesome green skin. • He has red cheeks too. • He came for me and now he is coming • For you. Korea

14. Poem: J. RouadiMask: C. Taylor • The Color Ones Face • “We wear a mask to hide our face • Purple butterflies will dance in place • Pink clouds lay beside my face • Blue x’s to hide my eyes • Lips of purple and cheeks of pink • All these together make a dramatic disguise” Korea

15. Poem: T. Shkutyak Mask: S. Weakly • Mask Of The Wedding • This mask is from the South Korean culture • It really is an interesting feature • It is a traditional wedding mask • Making it is a very big task • The reason is described in the deep culture • Doing is it much like torture • It keeps the couple from seeing each other • Until the wedding, oh brother • There are many religions in South Korean culture • Going through them would be like a lecture • Most of South Korean is Catholic • Its what makes those people tick • What makes South Korea have a rich history • Is a very big mystery • South Korea gained it’s independence in 1948 • The country turned democratic, deciding its fate • The Korean War was a tangle” • South Korea working out an angle • To beat North Korean and the Communist Russia • USA helped, even though it wasn’t in Asia South Korea

16. Poem: M. BurnsMask: G. Gilliand • The Tiger • Sitting majestically in the sinking sun. • The stripes like war paint, and the eyes like jade. • Her tail flicks, and her eyes wander. • The sun sinks lower, and she rises to leave her perch. • At the edge of dawn, she returns to her rock and rest. • She curls up like a caterpillar and waits silently for the hush of dusk to rise again. Caribbean

17. Poem: R. MenzMask: A. Dudley • Half Of The World • South America isn’t it bright. • Half of the worlds culture isn’t that right. • Brazilian culture is Asian, • European, and America too. • That’s all I have to say about this culture to you. • But the mask, amazing and bright. • Somebody please put out the light, • Crazy, extravagant, 3-D too. • So much to learn about, me and you. Brazil

18. Poem: C. CoyleMask: D. Fitzpatrick • “Spice & Rice” • Soup is Ecuador’s specialty, • Which includes many things like, • Avocado, potato, and cheese. • There are many vegetarian • Options, such as beans and rice • There is a dish called “picante” • Which can be made with different • Types of spice. • Seafood is very common, and is • Often prepared in coconute milk. • Lobster has a lot of different types, • All at a very reasonable price. • A particular mask from Ecuador • Is a black wolf with bright yellow • Eyes and a strong red tongue. Ecuador

19. Poem: N. FarMask: B. Ganster • Mourning Mask • A tragedy in time, • When everyone is sad. • A time to remember, • All the great people that we had. • No wearing black or purple, • It reminds us of bad times. • Wear orange, red, gold, or brown, • And we’ll remember them through time. • The colors that we wear, • Scare away the demons. • It keeps us from the bad, • And brings us good. Brazil

20. Poem: B. MillettMask: D. Finneran • My Partnership’s in Brazil • I see men shaking hands. • Women kissing on the cheeks, • I think it is hard to speak. • Purple and black are signs of mourn. • It’s been hard since I was born. • They eat their food differently. • On their laps is what I see. • No more signs of hardship, • I think I earned their partnership. • It is weird trading with them. • But then again it can be fun. • Brazil nuts all around, • So now I am done. Brazil

21. Poem: N. StrawserMask: C. Davis • I Am A Stone Mask • I am a Mexican Stone Mask • My job was to protect you during the war, a long time ago • I look like a Mexican flag, because I am very patriotic • You might wear me if you go wrestling or bullfighting, and you might see me if you go a fiesta party, • With expensive food, and mariachi band • I am proud to be a Mexican! Mexico

22. Poem: S. BrauerMask: L. Abney • I am a Mask From Mexico • I am a mask from Mexico • With a flag of red, white and green • And to my wide eyes • There is a certain gleam • I am a mask from Mexico • Where you fill find mariachi bands • They play during Cinco de Mayo • When Mexico’s independence took a stand • I am a mask from Mexico • I can hang on the wall • I have stripes atop my head • Feel free to count them all • I am a mask from Mexico • Where they eat chili and beans • Where a quinceanera is held • For a girl turning fifteen Mexico

23. Poem: A. ClearyMask: L. Bevill • Arriba • Sombreros are shady • Sombreros are traditional • Sombreros aren’t the only traditional • They have masks and other traditional clothing • Combinations make our clothes • Two different styles of clothes put tougher • Native Mexican and European elements • Fine silk introduced by Spanish make me • The heat is down here • Plenty activities and fun in the sun • We have the best city with out cold • No need for coats grab your bathing suits and run Mexico

24. Poem: N. RebelloMask: M. Schneider • Italy • I am a mask from Italy • I look like a birds head • I am red, green, yellow, and blue • And striped too • I am hand made • I may be used at weddings • And I am sold year-round • I am an important part of the carnival • That takes place in the winter Italy

25. Poem: J. FernandezMask: J. Van Ore • Dude, Venice • Dude this mask is from Venice Don’t worry it’s • Not a menace this is mask is really cool and nice • It’s like a balance between fire and ice. It has culture • And lots of pep you can feel it with every step. So go ahead and put it on it’s makes • You want to sing on song. Italy

26. Poem: R. BallentineMask: K. Badeaux • The Unnamed Mask • The mask is brown and black • People wear this mask to the Carnivale • Where people can see excitement • This mask has no name • But it’s still in fame • Venice, Italy is my hometown • And it will always stay the same • It may be dark and small • But my country and I will always stand tall Italy

27. Poem: E. G. MorganMask: M. Ulfsparre • The Warrior From Greece • The warrior of Greece was mobile. He never ate meat unless it was hunted in the wild or sacrificed to the gods. • They believed that some vegetables were cleaner and dirtier than others and certain sacrifices were given to the gods • His helmets were fierce and was from Greece. He had the blackest eyes with a bronze helmet with snakes on his cheeks. He was truly the warrior from Greece. Greece

28. Poem: N. CarpenterMask: G. Block • Asking the Mexican Mask • Yes I am a nice mask • But it be nice to ask • To put me on your face to represent your independence • Or your dead families grave • So please ask the Mexican Mask Mexico