In my mask, I wanted to attain symmetrical balance, but I also wanted to use hatching to try and give the head dress a feeling of depth and a sense of variety. I also wanted to emphasis its three dimensional space, so I decided to make the the nose, by folding the paper material i used for the mask.  Also, I decided to subordiante the hair and side burns for two reasons: First, because I wanted to emphasis the head dress, but also, because I wanted to emphasis the contour lines of the facial structure to resemble a skull. I really enjoyed making this mask, and I achieved the goal I set out to reach. In making this mask, I wanted to depict something that resembled an 80's punk theme, but also, a native american theme.

The reason I selected this Inuit Shaman mask is because I really liked asymmetrical balance of the mask. Shamans in Inuit culture were used to rid of evil spirits and bring prosperous conditions, and the mask seems to illustrate both of those sides.

What I really enjoy about this native american mask is how hatching is used to form the depth in shading. Also, I like  the textural contrast between the smooth lines on the mask and the roughness of the hair.  There's also an emphasis placed on the eyes, as they are the only part that isnt shaded,

I was really attracted to this mask of a buddha, because the facial expression represents one of a buddha deep in thought.  There is an emphasis on the contour of his brow and on his eyes to convey the depth of his thought. I also enjoyed the symmetry of this mask.