Ceremonial Mask & More

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I BUY THIS AS A GIIFT FOR SOME ONE THEY LOVE IT PLUS THE SHIPIN WAS ON TIME AND WAS MOST HELP FULL VERY IMPRESS

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When I got these I thought they were going to be bigger but I also never really looked at the size of them when I placed my order. Other than that though, the masks are really cool! They look great in our living room, which is safari themed. The masks add a nice touch! =)

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This set is the 1966 first season of the T.V. series 'Rat Patrol' and is complete with all 32 episodes and no commercials. You know back when a season for a T.V. series was real and actors worked for their pay. For one of the first color series I was pleased to see how clear and vibrant the recordings were. I do not remember them looking this good. The 'Rat Patrol' is non-stop World War II action having a two jeep (four man) Long Range Recon Team facing off against the larger German Recon Team. The series flow and keeps your attention. This is for pure entertainment, especially for those who love the World War II time period for entertainment. But remember that it is a series and the two units would never have let some of what the other unit gets away with when caught and there was no U.S. Long Range Recon in the North African Theatre of War. So this is by no way historically accurate...but what this series is...entertaining!

I grew up watching The Rat Patrol, along with my other favorite shows(Combat!,Have Gun,Will Travel,Twilight Zone,Outer Limits, among others(in syndication), and I was happy to see The Rat Patrol was finally available on dvd-- I thought with only two seasons, it might not be released(Unfortunately it was on during the Vietnam war, and by the second seadon, I think people had had enough of the real war without tuning in to a filmed one). But it was released and they did a wonderful job- nice clean complete prints-- the only drawback was no real extras-Interview with Hans Gudegust,I mean Eric Braeden,Larry Casey,possibly some of the other cast and crew would have been great(like was done with the Combat! set),but seeing these shows was great. The show starred Christopher George,who was tv's equvilent of John Wayne-not much range but what he had was great,Garry Raymond, Larry Casey,Justin Tarr and Hans Gudegast(later known as Eric Braeden). Anyway,I reccommend this set if you like WW II dramas,are a fan of Christopher George(or Eric), or you just want to enjoy a well done series.

I bought this for my husband as a gift ... he used to watch this when he was a kid. He had made the remark that he would love to see the show again, so we surprised him with it. He was so excited! It's great to be able to buy old memories. Good video!

This is an 30+ year old television series so it is a little dated. However if you like WWII shows this is a good one.

I was greatly pleased at the quality of the new dvds sold by Amazon and the quickness of reception by super-saver shipping. Both sets of Rat Patrol were perfect, flawless and complete with uninterrupted themes. I had the option to go to individual episodes or let every episode run in sequence; giving a full length movie-like viewing experience! Recommended for history buffs and to youth. It is a no blood showing, suggested shootings only, pg13 type seried that is safely within good taste yet full of interpersonal drama and military strategy. I like to adventure to north Africa in WW2 and hear authentic languages: german, berber etc. An exciting series.

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The numerous videos in "African Masks" are all great on their own, but are even better when seen together. This film allows viewers to see masked performances in Burkina Faso from three different decades, and provides a great source of comparison. I especially like the fact that it generates discussion regarding change and continuity in African art, and highlights the diversity among different cultures. While the historical footage is fascinating, I really like the contemporary videos from various masking festivals in Burkina Faso. I would recommend this film to anyone who has an interest in the arts of Africa, especially because it captures important aspects that are normally overlooked in a museum setting, such as movement, music, and community participation.

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Sorry Shopper Joe, but this is not "light hearted and funny." The issue is not that it is an AA mask. The issue is that it is a racist stereotypical representation of black women. You may not, as an "AAM" be concerned about this representation of black women, but I, as an AAW, am. I find this mask to be offensive, especially in a society that tells us that black women are not attractive unless they fit a very narrow Euroamerican standard. Also, I find the resurrection of the Mammy stereotype to be disturbing in a society that still grapples with the "black-white issue." So, no I do not think this mask is "light hearted and funny." Stereotypes are meant to dehumanize and other marginalized groups so that oppressive acts against them become acceptable. It is what the U.S. did to the Chinese and later the Japanese; it is what the Nazis did to the Jews; it is what the Hutus did to the Tutsis; and it is what dominant culture, in the U.S. and all around the world, has done and continues to do in order to maintain the hegemonic structure within their respective societies. Racism is unacceptable in WHATEVER form it takes.

As an AAM, i do not find this offensive, it's light hearted and funny. I have to ask, if the Peaches mask was white or yellow or brwown, would you be up in armes, i think not; your behavior is extremely hypocritical. You may not believe this but there are Black People in the world that don't care and don't think that a AA Halloween mask is derogatory. Other races dress up like "masked Wrestlers" Sumo's or Bikers etc, and no one gets up in arms? The reason is that items such as this are fun, humorous and for all intents and purposes innocuous. Please-please don't try to protect me from your fake anti-racism concerns.

alright i'm writing a letter, this is 100% unacceptable for amazon to be having on its site. Thanks for the insult

I CAN'T BELIEVE WHAT IN SEEING!!!!!!! THIS IS SO RACIST. YOU WOULD THINK THAT AFTER OBAMA WAS VOTED INTO THE WHITE HOUSE THESE VERY NEGATIVE AND UNTRUE STEREOTYPES WOULD VANISH. DOES THIS LOOK LIKE MICHELLE OBAMA TO YOU????

What's next? A blackface kit for a do-it-yourself Minstrel Show? I really thought we as a culture had grown out of this. I'm not even black, and I'm offended.