Ancient Masks through Modern Eyes at the USU Museum of Anthropology

The Utah State University Museum of Anthropology and its “Saturdays at the Museum” series hosts a grand event — “Ancient Masks Through Modern Eyes” — Saturday, Oct. 17, from 10 a.m. through 4 p.m.

 

The event focuses on masks and the cultural aspects behind them.

 

“We all have different faces — masks if you will — that we present to the world,” said USU student and Saturday Program Planner Heather Laaveg Wencl. “In some cultures, masks are used for protection or concealment, while others are used for performance or amusement.”

 

Activities for the Saturday event include a tour of masks throughout the centuries and around the world. Activities for both young people and adults are planned, ranging from a scavenger hunt to unmasking the visitor’s creative side by making a mask to take home.

 

“It’s fascinating to learn how different cultures use masks to communicate and express themselves,” said USU student and Saturday Program Planner Amiee Blank. “We encourage everyone to come and join us while we explore different masks around the world.”

 

Funding for the event is made possible by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services. More information about the IMLS and its grants is available online.

 

USU students and members of the public are invited to attend the museum any time during the 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday hours.

 

The USU Museum of Anthropology is on the USU campus in the south turret of the historic Old Main building, Room 252. Free parking is available in the adjacent lot, south of the building. For more information on this event, call museum staff at (435) 797-7545 or visit the museum Web site.

 

 

Source: Museum of Anthropology