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8 Ιαν 2020 · 10 Examples of African Masks. The number of types of African masks probably reaches into the hundreds, primarily among the cultures of West and Central Africa. Below is a sampling of ten types of masks, their uses and the cultures with which they are associated.
Whether of wood, copper, ivory, or leather, whether semi-abstract, anthropomorphic, or architectonic in form, whether simple or superstructural, the West African mask is less of a covering than an interstice, an opening through which to glimpse the spirit world.
Masks are often made to resemble people, animals and other objects that people identify with. Many African masks represent animals. Some African communities believe that the animal...
15 Φεβ 2016 · Photographer Selim Harbi is drawn to West Africa for its culture and its handicrafts – specifically, its masks – and the people behind the masks.
6 Μαρ 2023 · Masks hold great significance in West African culture. They are considered to be powerful symbols of connection to the spiritual world and are often used to honor the spirits of ancestors. Masks are also used to mark important events and transitions in life, such as birth, marriage, and death.
11 Απρ 2020 · African masks are both popular art pieces in the West and ritual objects in Africa that have played an important role in religion and social customs for millennia.
From the bold geometric patterns of the Dan masks in West Africa to the elaborate feathered headdresses of the Bwa masks in Burkina Faso, every mask tells a unique story.
