I got the idea for this mask from one of the characters in the movie Gladiator. I started by creating the mask itself. I then carved designs into the mask after it got leather hard. I then started on a outer helmet piece that looked like a tiger's mouth, but I decided to turn it into a hood instead after I encountered weight and stability issues. I glazed it, and then it was put into the raku kiln.
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I really like how realistic the facial features were. I also like how well the designs carved into the mask were. I always like raku, so this is one of my favorites. Hopefully it will still fit together after we raku it. If it does I will use it as decoration in college.
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