- When researching African Masks and looking at all the vast and unique designs I found it interesting how old these masks are. There are many different tribes and beliefs in Africa and each tribe has different characteristics. Although each tribe is different many are alike in that they use masks. They may use them for spiritual beliefs and ceremonies. They use different colors, patterns, symbols, and designs to represent different things in their culture.
- Masks are usually worn in three different ways: vertically covering the face: as helmets, encasing the entire head, and as crest, resting upon the head, which was commonly covered by material as part of the disguise. African masks often represent spirit and it is strongly believed that the spirit of the ancestors possesses the wearer.
- During celebrations, initiations, crop harvesting, war preparation, peace and trouble times, African masks are worn by a chosen or initiated dancer.
This information was found on: (http://www.rebirth.co.za/African_mask_history_and_meaning.htm)
Here are some masks that I found to be really interesting and neat:
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