| Masks are always enigmas and the more complex and sophisticated their design, the greater their fascination. Many cultures feature masks in ritual or recreation and/or as decoration. Sometimes a mask simply hides an identity (e.g. in Japanese No theatre), sometimes a mask confers on its wearer the identity of the person (e.g. Spiderman) or spirit being (e.g. the Balinese Barong) it represents.
Masks have been made of various materials, including cloth, wood, hides and feathers and plastic. Dax Designs masks are made wholly or partly of papier mache, as this material offers mask-makers great flexibility in designing, producing and finishing their masks. Dax Designs features a range of masks in its Gallery and offers a commercial line of small, decorative masks in its 'Deco Times' series.
Visit the Dax Designs gallery to view collectible masks by Patrick Hughes.
| 'Deco Times' masks series |
| Art Deco was a total style - the art of decorating everything. The Dax Designs 'Deco Times' series of small and innovative decorative papier mache masks draws on motifs and designs of Art Deco times. Each mask is individually hand-crafted and decorated, is signed and numbered and comes in a stylish presentation box.There are currently two styles in the 'Deco Times' series, with more to come in mid-2006. |
'Sunburst'
Code: MSDT 1
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'DayNight'
Code: MSDT 2
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| 'Egyptiana' artifacts |
| Societies and cultures never stand still and ‘Ancient Egypt’ (3,000 BC - 500AD) saw many changes in art, sculpture and architecture. Nonetheless, they accompanied a remarkable artistic consistency, which is why we can talk of a single ‘Ancient Egyptian’ style.
The Dax Designs 'Egytpiana' artifacts draw on ancient Egypt's motifs and designs to produce striking items for home adnornment.
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'Eye of Horus' plaque
Code: MSAE1
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Watch this space for more Egyptiana artifacts designed by Patrick Hughes
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Watch this space to see more collectible masks for sale in 2006
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