The Mask Of Ewart

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The mask itself is used to represent the protection of wealth and happiness or what most call their riches. It is used to show that there is power left in the citizens or the people, plus it brings serenity to one's mind . The mask or Ewart consist of many different earthy tones to it such as brown, yellow, green, blue, even red to give it a connection to the land type of feeling which goes along with how the black and the white create a mood for the mask since Ewart is the guardian of riches black was used to represent anger or greed with poisons the path or river (the blue) of serenity while the white shows how there is selflessness and kindness showed to others which creates a whole new path for the owner or the wearer. The mask has a smooth

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