Art-Making Activity: Make an Ibis Mask

Art-Making Activity: Make an Ibis Mask

Art-Making Activity: Make an Ibis Mask

Grade Level:
Grades 3-5, Grades K-2
Collection:
Ancient Art
Culture/Region:
Egypt
Subject Area:
History and Social Science
Activity Type:
Hands-On Activity
Description:

Ancient Egyptians worshiped many gods. Often these deities were pictured as part animal–part human. Thoth, the god of wisdom and writing, was represented with the head of an ibis (a large water bird with a long curved beak). Print, make, wear your mask and have fun!