Native American Masks Masks were an important part in many Native American Cultures . They were used in hunting, healing, and other rituals . Masks were Other materials used in the creating of these masks included pigments, clay, bark, fur and hair, tortoise shell, rope, leather, and cord. Some masks were very simple, carved only out of a small piece of wood. Other masks were very elaborate, and extensively decorated . Some masks were very large, and were worn over the head and back. Masks were sometimes made for one use only, and then burned afterward . The more elaborate masks were known to have moving parts to them , or an opened and closed position . Smaller