The materials of Guizhou minority masks are wood, bamboo, leather, paper and cloth. The most common material is

The materials of Guizhou minority masks are wood, bamboo, fur, paper cloth and so on. The most common material is wood. According to relevant data, the most common material for masks of ethnic minorities in Guizhou is wood. Mask is an indispensable prop of Nuo opera in ancient Guizhou, which originated from totem worship in primitive society. Nuo opera is developed on the basis of Nuo dance. The main feature of Nuo opera performance is that all the characters wear wooden masks and pretend to be ghosts and gods to show the life story of God. The masks of Nuo Opera in Guizhou are mostly made of willow and poplar. In mask modeling, attention is paid to characterization.