Introduction to African Mask
Have you ever looked at different African Culture's masks? Have you ever seen an African masquerade? Or ever wondered why they perform them and what their significances are? Well now you can! This website will take you through the many different types of masks that exists in Africa. The people and masks explored here is just a few of the many that are out there. It will take you through three different categories and will show you why they are significant to the people who perform them. All the mask shown here relate to one another through the way they are made and why they are important for the communities and cultures in Africa. May this website inform you on African mask and masquerades and that you take way some knowledge and understanding of their lifestyle through these ten masks shown here. Alright go ahead and explore a little!
Photo above: Kpan Kpan, ca. 1994, cloth and raffia (Photo provided by African Art Western Eyes)
Photo above: Kpan Kpan, ca. 1994, cloth and raffia (Photo provided by African Art Western Eyes)