Summary
A talentedLegend of Zeldafan recently carved impressive wooden versions of the transforming masks from the appropriately named N64 entryMajora’s Mask,among other popular items. Released back in 2000 as a sequel to the belovedOcarina of Time,Majora’s Masksees Link travel to a parallel realm named Termina, one that is on the brink of annihilation by a cursed moon. To save the world, the youngLegend of Zeldahero must use the Song of Time to travel into the past and uncover the mystery behind this threat across a three-day cycle.
Utilizing time travel to solve puzzles and unlock dungeons isn’t the only novel mechanic inThe Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask, as Link can also use enchanted masks to transform into different creatures and use their abilities in his quest. There are 24 different masks, with three primary ones allowing Link to become a plant-like Deku Scrub, a rocky Goron, or an aquatic Zora – as well asthe special Fierce Deity’s Maskthat transforms him into a powerful super form. Other masks give Link special abilities without transforming him outright, with some like the Bunny Hood even making their way into other games likeSuper Smash Bros.
Reddit user t_sekuloski (or WoodworksGeek) is known for woodcarving renditions of game-related objects likeDarth Nihilus’s skull-like maskfromStar Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2, and they just posted a series ofLegend of Zelda-inspired creations to r/zelda. These include wooden replicas of the Deku Mask, Keaton Mask, and Zora Mask fromThe Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask. They also shared a wooden version of the titular Majora’s Mask worn by the Skull Kid in the game, as well as Link’s legendary Hylian Shield and the Korok Mask fromBreath of the Wild’s DLC. All of these and more are available to order from WoodworksGeek’sEtsypage.
Wood-Carved Legend of Zelda Masks Impress Fans
Other Reddit users have complimented WoodworksGeek for their work in recreating these iconic masks fromThe Legend of Zeldaas wood carvings, with some even wishing to make something like them in the future. There have been other stunning renditions oficonic items fromMajora’s Mask, such as another wood carving of the titular evil mask and drawings of the Clock Tower that Link teleports to every time he plays the Song of Time to go back to the past.
Even over two decades since its initial release on the Nintendo 64,The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Maskremains one of the mostremembered entries in theZeldaseriesthanks to its unique premise and gameplay mechanics, such as the magic masks Link employs to overcome the challenges he faces. WoodworksGeek’s wooden carvings of these masks won’t transform the wearer into a Zora, but they are still beautiful and accurate recreations of some ofThe Legend of Zelda’s most popular objects.
