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Explore the profound cultural significance of West African masks and masquerades, where art, spirit, and tradition converge.
Traditional African masks are worn in ceremonies and rituals across West, Central, and Southern Africa. They are used in events such as harvest celebrations, funerals, rites of passage, weddings, and coronations. Some societies also use masks to resolve disputes and conflicts. [1]
Masks are an essential feature of traditional African culture and have served an important role in ritual and ceremony for centuries. They are both idea and form. The artistry of African masks is...
8 Ιαν 2020 · In Western museums and private collections, they are treated as artistic objects appreciated for their aesthetic qualities. However, their role in African society is more functional than artistic. Read on and you will learn everything you need to know about the African mask tradition.
15 Οκτ 2023 · Ceremonial use of masks varies across different African cultures, each with its unique rituals and traditions. In some societies, masks are used during initiation ceremonies, marking the transition from childhood to adulthood.
13 Μαρ 2016 · Dedougou, Burkina Faso – The 20th biennial FESTIMA, the largest International Art and Mask Festival in West Africa took place in the town of Dedougou, 250km west of the capital Ouagadougou....
For more than 100 years, the Yoruba and Nago peoples of West Africa have performed the gelede, a masked song and dance ceremony recognised by UNESCO as a mas...
