Year 6’s Mayan Masks

In Year 6, the children have learnt all about the Mayan civilasation and their use of masks. They used masks for many events such as, celebrating the dead- El Dia De Los Muertos, ceremonials and sacrificial rituals. They have used a combination of DT and Art for making their masks. First the children made a structure using an inflated balloon which they then covered with paper Mache. They then designed their masks in their sketchbooks. Once the structure was dry they transferred their chosen design onto it, finishing it with paints and a polishing of PVA glue.

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